Supervisor Electrical
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Role Overview
• Supervise electrical works, including lighting, power distribution, cable containment, cable laying, termination, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Coordinate the installation of DBs, SMDBs, MDBs, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and related equipment.
• Review approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and material submittals before starting work.
• Allocate manpower, tools, materials, and equipment according to daily work priorities.
• Monitor site progress and ensure work is completed within the approved schedule.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, HVAC, plumbing, fire alarm, and other project teams.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with approved shop drawings and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure proper testing, commissioning, fault identification, and rectification of electrical systems.
• Prepare daily progress reports, manpower reports, material requests, and inspection requests.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any delays or technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and toolbox-talk instructions.
• Verify that electrical work complies with UAE regulations and relevant project standards.
• Support snagging, de-snagging, final inspection, and project handover activities.
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Company Context
The employer delivers electrical and instrumentation EPC&M services for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects in the UAE.
Projects involve ADNOC and Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors.
Electrical Supervision
- Supervise lighting, power distribution, cable containment, cable laying, termination, earthing, and lightning protection works.
- Coordinate installation of distribution boards, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and related electrical equipment.
- Review approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and material submittals before work starts.
- Allocate manpower, tools, materials, and equipment according to daily priorities.
- Monitor site progress and ensure completion within the approved schedule.
Coordination and Quality
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, HVAC, plumbing, fire alarm, and other project teams.
- Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with approved shop drawings and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with engineers, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, fault identification, and rectification of electrical systems.
- Prepare progress, manpower, material request, and inspection reports.
Compliance and Handover
- Maintain accurate records of completed work and report delays or technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and toolbox-talk instructions.
- Verify compliance with UAE regulations and relevant project standards.
- Support snagging, de-snagging, final inspection, and project handover activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or ITI qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in electrical MEP construction projects.
- UAE experience in commercial, residential, industrial, or oil and gas projects is preferred.
Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, load schedules, and cable schedules.
- Familiarity with testing equipment, electrical installation methods, and safety procedures.
- Strong supervision, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage technicians, electricians, helpers, and subcontractor personnel.
- ADNOC or other relevant client approval will be an advantage.
Job Details
- The role is contract-based and mid-level.
- The role is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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