Penspen

Electrical Inspection Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 15k–22k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are hiring a highly experienced Electrical Inspection Engineer with a background in Oil & Gas, industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing in electrical power distribution systems to inspect installation works, witness testing, and verify compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable standards, and utility requirements The duty of the Inspection Engineer shall include but not be limited to the following tasks: • Inspect installation of MV/LV switchgear, distribution transformers, ring main units (RMUs), distribution boards, feeder pillars, cables, and earthing systems. • Verify cable laying, routing, jointing, termination, identification, and installation clearances against approved drawings and specifications. • Review single-line diagrams, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and test reports. • Conduct material receiving inspections and verify equipment ratings, certification, condition, and approved specifications. • Witness insulation resistance, continuity, cable withstand, transformer, circuit breaker, protection relay, and earthing tests, as applicable. • Verify protection settings and interlocks against approved schedules and functional requirements. • Raise inspection observations and nonconformance reports (NCRs), monitor corrective actions, and verify closure. • Coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, and utility representatives on inspections, testing, and technical issues. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Electricalengineering • Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, industrial and structural. • Familiarity with UAE regulations and authority procedures is highly preferred. • Excellent communication, reporting, and coordination skills. • Previous UAE/GCC experience is mandatory.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, industrial and structural. Familiarity with UAE regulations and authority procedures is highly preferred. Excellent communication, reporting, and coordination skills. Previous UAE/GCC experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Inspect installation of MV/LV switchgear, distribution transformers, ring main units (RMUs), distribution boards, feeder pillars, cables, and earthing systems. Verify cable laying, routing, jointing, termination, identification, and installation clearances against approved drawings and specifications. Review single-line diagrams, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and test reports. Conduct material receiving inspections and verify equipment ratings, certification, condition, and approved specifications. Witness insulation resistance, continuity, cable withstand, transformer, circuit breaker, protection relay, and earthing tests, as applicable. Verify protection settings and interlocks against approved schedules and functional requirements. Raise inspection observations and nonconformance reports (NCRs), monitor corrective actions, and verify closure. Coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, and utility representatives on inspections, testing, and technical issues.

Skills

  • MV/LV switchgear
  • distribution transformers
  • ring main units (RMUs)
  • distribution boards
  • cable laying and jointing
  • earthing systems
  • single-line diagrams
  • shop drawings
  • inspection and test plans (ITPs)
  • test reports
  • material receiving inspections
  • insulation resistance testing
  • continuity testing
  • protective relays
  • protection settings
  • interlocks
  • NCRs (nonconformance reports)

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