Job Title: General Technician

Company: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Location: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Permanent

Company Description

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a 5-star Abu Dhabi beach resort with a stunning setting on Abu Dhabi Creek. Our luxurious urban hideaway offers unparalleled panoramas over the glittering white-marble minarets of iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Alongside exquisite restaurants and bars, Fairmont Abu Dhabi boasts 366 spacious rooms, suites and a villa. Designed with discerning business and leisure guests in mind, our incomparable facilities include a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a magnificent ballroom for lavish celebrations.


Job Description

Ensures all work follows safe work practices and fire procedures
Responds immediately to all work requests which concern Health and Safety
Responds to guest requests promptly in a professional and courteous manner
Operates, maintain and repair all electrical related equipment
Ensures the optimum performance of all electrical related equipment by effectively following the preventive maintenance and the shift readings programs
Evaluates and appropriately responds to equipment usage and energy efficiency
Completes all work orders with due diligence
Maintains a daily log book highlighting problems and solutions; and activities
Maintain all electrical shop drawings
Maintain equipment catalog and tagging directories
Actively participates in the monthly departmental meeting by providing feedback and offering suggestions for improvement
Completes tasks as assigned by Assistant Director, Engineering and Director Engineering
Maintains health and safety documentation and records for the assigned area
Reports and documents potential safety hazards
Participates as directed in the emergency response team

Qualifications

Minimum High School graduate with a related technical or trade certification
Minimum 2 years experience as a service technician in hospitality industry, previous supervisory experience an asset
Proficient in building operation electrical repair and maintenance plus basic knowledge of other building operations skill set
The ability to use all general repair tools, read shop drawings and specifications and make rough estimates of required materials
Good communication skills
Physical ability to perform the assigned duties
Experience Working in the UAE is an asset
Must be a self-starter, who can work independently and will take initiative
Must be creative, practical and have a pro-active approach to problem solving

Posted: 24/01/2026