Project Manager - Gas Insulation Switchgear GIS Extension - 1 year contract

Kanadevia Inova; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a High Voltage Project Manager to oversee a GIS bay extension project. The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of experience in high-voltage substation projects and expertise in Gas Insulated Switchgear technology. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful integration with existing systems. This contract position requires strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in high-voltage substation projects, specifically GIS systems.
• Experience working on TRANSCO projects required.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GIS bay extension project, ensuring it meets all requirements.
• Manage subcontractors and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Plan outages to integrate the new GIS bay while minimizing disruptions.

Skills

Project management

Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Stakeholder management

Safety standards compliance

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

KVI is seeking an experienced High Voltage (HV) Project Manager to oversee the extension of a new Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) bay as part of an existing substation project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have adequate experience with Gas Insulated Switchgear preferably with Hitachi Energy GIS and background in managing highvoltage projects.The role involves coordinating with clients subcontractors and other stakeholders while ensuring the successful of the project including managing outages required for integrating the new GIS bay into the existing infrastructure.

• Lead and manage the of the GIS bay extension project ensuring it meets technical financial and schedule requirements.
• Drive & report the field construction installation testing and commissioning of the Gas Insulated Switchgear system.
• Ensure compliance with safety quality and regulatory standards in all aspects of the project.
• Manage project budgets schedules and risk mitigation plans.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors ensuring alignment with project objectives and timely of their scope.
• Interface with the client authorities and other stakeholders to maintain alignment and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate necessary outages to integrate the new GIS bay with the existing substation minimizing disruptions to operations.
• Ensure proper documentation reporting and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings track progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and support to site teams ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree/ Diploma in Electrical Engineering Power Systems or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in highvoltage substation projects including Gas Insulated Switchgear systems.
• Must have worked on TRANSCO projects before and understand their working standards.
• Strong expertise in GIS technology preferably with experience in Hitachi Energy GIS solutions.
• Proven experience in managing subcontractors stakeholders and clients in the power sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage outages and commissioning phases effectively.
• Strong understanding of safety standards regulatory compliance and best practices in highvoltage projects.
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure handle multiple priorities and drive results within tight deadlines.
• Experience working in the Middle East particularly in Abu Dhabi.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

Additional Information :

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract