Job Description

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 and coordinate electrical construction and installation activities in accordance with approved IFC drawings, project specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.
  • Plan and monitor daily electrical construction activities to ensure progress is aligned with project schedules, milestones, and manpower requirements.
  • Oversee the installation of electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, motor control centres (MCCs), distribution panels, motors, generators, UPS systems, and battery chargers.
  • Supervise the installation of cable trays, cable ladders, conduits, power and control cables, lighting systems, earthing and bonding systems, and lightning protection systems.
  • Coordinate cable pulling, glanding, termination, equipment hook-up, and electrical system installation activities.
  • Review construction drawings, technical documents, and material specifications to identify discrepancies and resolve site-related technical issues in coordination with the engineering team.
  • Coordinate with civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and piping teams to ensure proper interface management and avoid construction clashes.
  • Monitor subcontractor activities, workforce productivity, equipment utilisation, and material availability to maintain construction progress.
  • Ensure electrical materials and equipment are installed in accordance with approved material submittals, manufacturer recommendations, and project requirements.
  • Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspections, testing, preparation of inspection requests, closure of punch-list items, and compliance with project quality plans.
  • Supervise electrical inspections and pre-commissioning activities, including insulation resistance testing, continuity testing, earth resistance testing, and equipment checks, as applicable.
  • Ensure all electrical construction activities comply with project HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety regulations.
  • Coordinate with procurement and material control teams to ensure timely delivery, inspection, storage, and availability of electrical materials at site.
  • Identify construction constraints, technical issues, and potential schedule delays, and implement corrective actions in coordination with project management.
  • Review and verify as-built drawings, site records, daily progress reports, and construction documentation.
  • Participate in construction coordination meetings, progress reviews, technical discussions, and client or consultant inspections.
  • Support system completion, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project handover activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and supervision to electrical engineers, supervisors, foremen, technicians, and subcontractor personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, IEEE, NEC, and other relevant standards, as specified by the project, along with client requirements and applicable local regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university.
  • Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in electrical construction within the oil and gas industry, preferably with an EPC contractor.
  • Proven experience in executing electrical installation works for oil and gas facilities, including process plants, well pads, substations, pipelines, or associated infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, installation practices, testing procedures, and site execution requirements.
  • Experience working with approved IFC drawings, construction method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and project specifications.
  • Familiarity with ADNOC or other major oil and gas client standards and procedures is preferred.
  • Good knowledge of construction planning, progress monitoring, manpower allocation, and material management.
  • Strong communication, coordination, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
  • Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
  • Ability to work in ADNOC project sites.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Department: Services

  • Job Details

    Role Level: Executive-Level Work Type: Contract
    Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi
    Company Website: http://www.ghobash.com Job Function: Engineering
    Company Industry/
    Sector:
    Investment Management

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