Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
8 months ago

Job Overview

Job Type
Contract
Pay
Not disclosed

Job description

Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

Support to Lead Electrical Engineer

Provide daily technical support to the Lead Electrical Engineer across all electrical activities of the EPC scope.

Perform first-pass review of EPC electrical deliverables before escalation to the Lead.

Maintain discipline tracking sheets — cable register, MCC feeder lists, load list updates, TQ logs, and interface registers.

  • Review Support for EPC Electrical Deliverables
  • Assist with review and comment preparation for EPC submissions:
  • Electrical Load List
  • Cable Schedule & Cable Routing Layouts
  • Electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Equipment datasheets (motors, heaters, UPS, panels)
  • Power & control wiring diagrams
  • Interconnection diagrams
  • Earthing & bonding layouts
  • MDB/SMDB/MCC feeder details
  • Hazardous area electrical drawings

Highlight deviations from ADNOC standards, mismatches in loads, incorrect equipment tagging, or cable sizing issues.

Electrical Package Engineering Support (Compressors / Dryers / Receivers)

Review OEM electrical datasheets for motors, heaters, and control panels.

Assist in checking motor power requirements, starting current, and overload protection.

Validate OEM I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and terminal plans.

Compare EPC versus Vendor electrical interface requirements.

Assist in verification of MCC integration & panel-to-DCS signal routing.

Power System Study Support (Analysis Inputs & Validation)

(Not performing studies independently but providing inputs & reviewing outputs.)

Support the Lead in reviewing

  • Load Flow Study
  • Short-Circuit Study
  • Motor Starting Analysis
  • Relay Coordination Study
  • Arc Flash Assessment
  • Earthing & Grounding Calculations

Confirm EPC integrates study results correctly into settings, SLDs, and equipment specs.

Hazardous Area Verification Support

Tasks include

  • Preparing electrical interface registers
  • Verifying signal/logic crossovers (DCS/ESD vs MCC)
  • Supporting review of Cause & Effect relationships
  • Ensuring cable routing does not conflict with I&C, telecom, or structural elements
  • Support for HSE / Process Safety Workshops

Assist Lead Electrical Engineer in

  • HAZID
  • HAZOP
  • ENVID
  • SIL/LOPA
  • SIMOPS discussion

Provide OE support during installation and MC phase

  • Review cable pulling, termination, and glanding inspection reports
  • Check compliance with torquing, insulation resistance (IR) testing, continuity testing
  • Verify MCC panel installation & feeder labelling
  • Validate earthing/bonding connections
  • Support loop checks (E&I), energization readiness & pre-startup tests
  • Vendor Coordination Support

Assist in coordination with

  • Compressor/Dryer OEM
  • Switchgear/MCC vendors
  • UPS/DB vendors
  • EPC electrical installation team

Track submissions, clarifications, and TQ status.

As-Built & Red-Line Documentation Support

Update red-line markups for cable routing, panel installations, and SLD changes.

Support verification of EPC as-built electrical documents.

Ensure compliance with ADNOC drawing formats & numbering systems

Responsibilities

Work closely with

  • Lead Electrical Engineer
  • Lead I&C Engineer
  • Compressor/Dryer OEMs
  • EPC Electrical/I&C Teams
  • ADNOC Operations
  • Extract electrical drawings for workshops
  • Record discipline action items
  • Implement updates into SLDs/cable lists/equipment lists
  • Track all action closeouts
  • 3D Model Review Support
  • Support model review for cable tray routing, panel locations, and hazardous area segregation.
  • Identify routing clashes, space constraints, or access issues.
  • Generate model snapshots, walkdown extracts, and markup sheets for Lead review.
  • Familiar with AVEVA (E3D/PDMS) and SP3D for basic electrical equipment modelling, cable-tray routing, clash checking, and supporting the extraction of GA drawings, cable data, IFC and MTO deliverables required for ADNOC design projects.
  • Construction & Pre-Commissioning Assistance

Requirements

Assist Lead in confirming compliance with ADNOC/IEC requirements

  • ATEX/IECEx certification for motors, junction boxes, instruments
  • Gas group, temperature class suitability
  • Cable gland selection and termination methods
  • Earthing & bonding compliance
  • Ex-rated panel checks
  • I&C and Electrical Interface Coordination

Minimum Experience: 07-10 + Years.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Exposure to Offshore Platforms Projects as part of the experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ADNOC Standards & Procedures will be an added advantage.

Benefits

  • Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
  • Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
  • Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
  • Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
  • Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.

About the Company

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.

Role:
Senior Electrical Engineer
Industry Type:
Oil And Energy
Job Type:
Contract

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