Electrical and Automation Draftsman

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Draftsman with over 8 years of experience in oil & gas projects. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD, understand ADNOC standards, and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time role focuses on producing accurate electrical system designs and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates with experience in UAE are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in UAE or Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of discipline-specific drafting skills.
• High level of drafting skills using AutoCAD or other 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Produce designs and drawings for electrical systems.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Diploma/ITI in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Working closely with Projects Managers Sr. Project Engineer to provide engineering support for their projects. This involves the meetings and coordination with different project teams and client / end-users.
• Involved in technical meetings to understand the requirements specification and prepare datasheets drawings using 2D CAD software.
• Produce designs and drawings for electrical systems i.e. interconnection diagrams cable schedules single line diagrams general arrangement drawings and grounding / earthing lighting / services designs.
• Review and prepare cable tray design and calculate cable sizing and coordinate with consultant for accurate datasheets and sizing.
• Review and support in preparation of BOQ material take-offs.
• Ensure all drawings and deliverables are checked and IFC drawings are issued to project teams for execution and compliance with project and company quality standards.
• Update As-Builts drawings as per the clients redline markups RML and submit to client through EDMS solutions.
• Ensure and execute those designs follow the electrical design criteria for the project as well as defined design standards codes and regulations.
• Ensure coordination of all electrical interfaces with engineers of other disciplines with consultants clients PMC personnel and internal EEIC Project Managers Sr. Projects Engineers and other Site Project Engineers.
• Prepare detailed drawings including SLDs wiring diagrams control panel layouts loop diagrams cable routing and instrumentation layouts.
• Create as-built drawings based on site mark-ups and redlines.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications ADNOC standards and international codes (IEC NEC etc.).
• Coordinate with project engineers site teams and other disciplines to ensure drawing accuracy.
• Maintain proper version control and documentation of drawings.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate into overall design.
• Support electrical and automation engineers in developing design packages for onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience as a draftsman in oil & gas or EPC projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD EPLAN and Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of PLC SCADA system layouts and automation panels is an added advantage.
• Familiar with UAE standards and ADNOC requirements (preferred).
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver quality drawings.

Additional Information

Skills & Professional Requirements

• Have worked as a Senior Draftsman on the electrical & Automation projects.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant drafting requirements.
• Experience working on ADNOC brownfield projects / plants are preferred.
• Experienced with review of piping bulk deliverables (i.e. General Arrangement Drawings Detailed module layouts Isometrics Piping Support Schedule etc.)

Experience

• Experience level: 08years.
• 05 years or more experience UAE or Middle East
• Minimum 03 years as Sr. Draftsman / Designer with strong knowledge of discipline specific drafting skills codes and standards practices.
• High level of drafting skills using AutoCAD MS-Office or other 3D software.
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Attributes and Behaviours

• Excellent personality with strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good technical team and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products specifically Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time