Lead Electrical Engineer: MV Cable Laying & Commissioning

Ghobashgroup; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 340.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ghobashgroup is seeking an experienced electrical construction professional to supervise MV cable laying activities on major projects in the UAE. You will review plans, coordinate with civil teams, and ensure compliance with drawings, ITPs, and safety standards while leading installation teams on site.

The role requires 8–10 years in electrical construction and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, with UAE/GCC experience preferred and hands-on MV cable laying expertise.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

MV cable laying

Electrical installation

Route surveying

Testing & commissioning

Reading drawings

Safety practices

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Ghobashgroup is seeking an experienced electrical construction professional to supervise MV cable laying activities on major projects in the UAE. You will review plans, coordinate with civil teams, and ensure compliance with drawings, ITPs, and safety standards while leading installation teams on site.

The role requires 8–10 years in electrical construction and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, with UAE/GCC experience preferred and hands-on MV cable laying expertise.