Electrical - Site Engineer -12 months contract

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure and monitor the quality of construction against specification and design drawings.

• Attend site inspections, site coordination meetings with Contractors, Sub-contractors & Client to ensure the quality of electrical works.
• Witness testing, commissioning, field/factory tests, handing over inspections of all electrical and low current system works in coordination with design engineers.
• Carryout site surveys and follow up with local authorities for approvals, existing services survey details to support design team for design development.
• Monitoring the quality of works against the contract specification, drawings and best industry practices.
• Maintaining the records of work carried out, recording the defects and ensuring rectification is carried out in accordance with agreed procedures and within allocated construction program.
• Ensure health and safety of site staff, monitor health and safety activities of the contractor.
• Reviewing of Electrical Design Drawings prior to issuance.
• Reviewing of the As- built drawings and O & M Manuals.
• Ensure and monitor the quality of manuals used in accordance with specification and approvals.
• Monitor and record the progress of project in accordance with approved programme.
• Ensure the installation complies with local regulations.
• Review and comments on design issues/ drawings/ material submittals or any technical enquiry upon request from the Sr. Electrical Engineer
• Monitors the works in process before reaching the point of submission of inspection request.
• Prepares the log for site visits made during the month.
• Prepares a monthly summary report inspection conducted during the past month.
• Review of shop drawings, Material submittals in accordance with DEWA approved Design Drawings, NCR
• Prepare and maintain a QA/QC log of all materials and installation and ensure all outstanding comments / remarks are closed out in coordination with construction management.
• Attend and address RFI's queried by Contractor & Sub Contractor.
• Aware of DEWA regulations and have worked on DEWA Projects for not less than 2 years.

• Educational Qualifications : Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• Years of Experience : Minimum 7 years experience with 4 years in local construction industry including 2 years with consultancy as project Engineer or site inspector.
• Nature of Experience: Experience in construction activities. Experience in testing and commissioning. Experience in follow up of local authorities and standards. Handover experience in ERP is an added advantage.
• Language Skills :Proficient in English
• Knowledge of Arabic desired and Holder of UAE driving license.
• Behavioral Competencies : Excellent communication Skills. Attention to detail. Organised and practical approach. Adaptability, logical thinking, inter personnel skills, energetic, team work, presentable.
• Technical Competencies : Comprehensive knowledge in testing and commissioning of electrical installation and equipments. Good knowledge and understanding of site based construction activities and coordination. Comprehensive knowledge in local authority regulations.
• Software Skills : MS Office (Excel, Word) , Auto cad Review Experience, Revit Review Experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

10% of work indoors & 90% of work outdoors