Electrical Engineer (TAQA Approved)

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ae

Company Description

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. 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.

Job Description

• 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.
• Coordinate and witness pre-energization testing: 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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