Electrical Engineer (TAQA Approved)
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- On-site
- Senior Level
- 8+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
Skills
Required
- Gas / Petrochemical / Industrial / Power / Infrastructure
- installation
- MV cable laying
- electrical construction
- TAQA infrastructure projects
- electrical systems
Preferred
- Supervise MV
- bedding
- cable pulling
- backfill
- drum handling
- cable schedules
- route layouts
- identification
- accurate as-built route records
lectrical Power Distribution Systems (HV/LV) Transformers, Switchgear, MCCs, and VFDs Cable Laying, Glanding, and Termination Lighting and Earthing Systems Electrical Testing and Commissioning Reading Electrical Drawings and Single-Line Diagrams Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and ADNOC standards Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD
We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.
About Ghobash Group
- Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group.
- For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects.
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector.
Responsibilities
- Supervise MV cable laying by direct burial, duct bank, trench, and cable tray, including route survey, trenching, bedding, cable pulling, and backfill.
- Prepare and review cable pulling plans, covering pulling tension, bending radius, and drum handling, along with cable schedules and route layouts.
- Oversee cable jointing and termination by qualified jointers, and verify compliance with manufacturer procedures and approved kits.
- Verify cable identification, tagging, route markers, warning tape, protective tiles, and accurate as-built route records.
- Coordinate with civil teams on trenches, duct banks, road crossings, and utility clearances before excavation starts.
- insulation resistance, VLF/hipot, sheath integrity, continuity, and phasing.
- Review test results and records, and ensure defects are corrected before energization.
- Support commissioning activities with clients, consultants, and third-party testers.
- Supervise day-to-day electrical installation activities in line with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
- Monitor installation of transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, lighting, and earthing systems.
- Review electrical drawings, method statements, and work procedures before execution.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with quality requirements and inspection and test plans (ITPs).
- Identify technical issues such as route clashes, material delays, and design queries, and propose practical solutions to avoid delays.
- Plan and control materials, including cable drums, accessories, and storage on site.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
- Prepare progress reports, update project management on site activities, and take part in project meetings.
- Support project close-out, punch list clearance, and handover documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in electrical construction, installation, and commissioning. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, Power, or Infrastructure projects. UAE/GCC experience preferred. Relevant experience in MV cable laying and electrical infrastructure projects, preferably with hands-on experience in TAQA infrastructure projects. Relevant certifications in electrical systems and safety practices are preferred.
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