JIC Switchgear/ PLC Panels designer (EPLAN software)

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a JIC Switchgear / PLC Panels Designer in the UAE. This role involves leading the design of switchgear and PLC panels, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in EPLAN software and familiarity with oil and gas engineering specifications is preferred. This position offers a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience designing switchgear and PLC panels.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards such as IEC, ANSI, BS, EN, ASTM, API, and ISO.
• ADNOC standards familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of design including technical assessment of materials.
• Plan and implement design activities including reviews and validations.
• Supervise drafting team and ensure timely delivery of approved deliverables.

Skills

Designing switchgear and PLC panels

Familiarity with oil and gas engineering design specifications

Interpreting design documentation

Proficient in EPLAN software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

EPLAN software

Job description

JIC Switchgear / PLC Panels Designer (EPLAN Software)

Location: UAE

Contract: Permanent / Full-time

Role Purpose

Lead the design of switchgear and PLC panels, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements. Provide technical input for manufacturing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering
• 5-10 years' experience designing switchgear and PLC panels
• Familiarity with oil and gas engineering design specifications, quality, and HSE standards
• Experience interpreting and applying scope of work and vendor design documentation
• Proficient in EPLAN software (preferred)
• Fully conversant with international codes and standards such as IEC, ANSI, BS, EN, ASTM, API, and ISO
• ADNOC standards familiarity preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of design including technical assessment and recommendations for materials and equipment
• Review documents and drawings received from clients and vendors
• Plan and implement design activities, including planning, review, verification, and validation
• Review scope of work and specifications; prepare engineering input such as document/drawing lists
• Provide inputs for manufacturing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities
• Perform design checks on drawings and documents against company specifications and international standards
• Supervise drafting team and ensure timely delivery of approved deliverables
• Review bid evaluations, purchase orders, and related documentation
• Prepare material requisitions, technical inputs for queries, MTOs, drawings, calculations, and reports
• Prepare as-built drawings and operations & maintenance manuals for contracts
• Review internally prepared drawings and documents
• Ensure corrective actions are closed out with proper evidence, including root cause analysis