Engineering Technician- Electrician at voco Dubai The Palm

Engineering Technician- Electrician at voco Dubai The Palm

Hotel: Dubai The Palm (DXBPJ), Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeriah, 566771

Drawing on our years of experience in delivering True Hospitality, voco Hotels, gives people a different choice. Hotels that are reliable enough to depend on, but different enough to be fun. Our new family of hotels are connected by their individual characters that make memorable travel dependable. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Hotels that stand out from the crowd.

Your day to day

• Perform a variety of electrical work such as installation, repair, alteration and maintenance of complex electrical equipment (such as automatic controls, emergency generators, switchboards, transfer switches, lighting systems, fire alarms and smoke detection systems).
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical problems with equipment, replace defective parts, reassemble affected equipment and test for proper operation and safety.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled or required on electrical equipment as recommended by the manufacturer and on site safety programs.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Direct or train employees to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Ensure all work meets prescribed standards of quality and ensure compliance with all laws, safety procedures, policies and codes.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Monitor performance of equipment and inform Duty Engineer and Chief Engineer of any potential problems.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, cost savings, productivity/efficiency improvements and safety improvements.
• Maintain necessary work records including equipment records, logs, and time sheets.

What we need from you

• Certified in Electrical Engineering is desirable
• Two years’ operating experience in a hotel Engineering department.
• A naturally outgoing and friendly personality with a passion for service excellence to consistently deliver and demonstrate voco service standards
• A true “team-player” mentality and flexible attitude towards a diverse set of tasks

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with great salary and benefits – in addition to career development, employee room discounts and great work culture.

At IHG, we are committed to developing our team and managing our talent and would encourage internal as well as external candidates to apply for any of our vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.