Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

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

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

Work closely with:

• Lead Electrical Engineer
• Lead I&C Engineer
• Compressor/Dryer OEMs
• EPC Electrical/I&C Teams
• ADNOC Operations

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

Responsibilities:

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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.