Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

Position description

Contract type: Temporary work contract
Contractual hours: Full time
Contract duration: 1 year
Employee status: Operative

Job description

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Oil & Gas Services Middle East LLC Abu Dhabi for an electrical engineer.

Job purpose:

This position is a unique opportunity to work with DEWA and be involved in the installation and commissioning of 132/11 kV transmission substations, and 11 kV distribution substation equipment by organizing commissioning and installation activities in coordination with DEWA sections, departments, contractors, and consultants with an objective of achieving commissioning targets.

Your main duties will be to:

• Conduct 132/11 kV substation site visits before commencing distribution equipment such as 11 kV switchgear, capacitor bank, and cables for new projects.
• Assist in verification of drawing submittals related to 11 kV substation equipment.
• Assist in reviewing 11 kV equipment design and providing comments for processing the dispatch.
• Assist in monitoring project execution and liaising with contractors and sections of DEWA to ensure timely completion of work.
• Assist in ensuring that the work is carried out as per DEWA procedures and standards.
• Assist in checking the condition of the equipment and the distribution system through equipment tests and relay tests before commissioning substations.
• Assist in the return of substation equipment in coordination with asset management and stores.
• Assist in preparing all relevant technical reports regarding work completion before forwarding them to the planning section and other departments of DEWA.
• Ensure that the commissioned substations are formally handed over to the distribution asset management department after the completion of works to maintain them.
• Arrange inter-sectional and inter-departmental meetings as well as meetings with consultants and contractors to resolve work-related issues and contribute to efficient work planning and execution.
• Assist in preparing unit-level budget and ensure optimum utilization of the same.
• Be responsible for assisting in the achievement of unit-level KPIs.
• Ensure non-disclosure of confidential information to anyone within or outside the authority, during or after employment in DEWA.
• Follow and adhere to the OH&S management system manual as per DEWA's safety standards.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the reporting manager.

Profile

Ideally, you will have graduated in electrical engineering (bachelor or diploma) with a minimum experience of 7 years in installation and commissioning of 132/11 kV transmission substations.

You will be able to coordinate with distribution power - projects and engineering, tendering and engineering, distribution protection maintenance, and distribution asset management sections.

You are fluent in English.

You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Working at SPIE

What can we offer you?

We offer an extendable contract with an attractive monthly rate, yearly annual flight ticket, and insurance coverage.