We are looking for an experienced Competent Person (CP) with strong experience in Transmission Line projects in the UAE. The candidate will ensure safe and compliant execution of transmission line activities, monitor site operations, and ensure adherence to approved engineering, HSE, quality, and client requirements.
About the Role – Competent Person for Transmission Line Projects
Core Mandate: Act as Competent Person (CP) for transmission line construction and site activities
Technical Scope: Tower erection, stringing, conductor installation, lifting, and excavation activities
Certification Requirement: Valid ADNOC or TAQA Approval as Competent Person (CP) – Mandatory
Safety Focus: Work near energized electrical systems, HSE compliance, and risk assessments
Coordination: Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and client teams
Career Growth & Site Safety Leadership
Strategic Location: Dubai – a hub for UAE’s transmission line and power infrastructure projects
Authority & Responsibility: Power to stop or suspend unsafe work and enforce corrective measures
Specialized Certification: Build career value through mandatory ADNOC/TAQA CP approval
Career Growth: Advance within a highly specialized, safety-critical segment of electrical engineering
Position Overview
This CP – Electrical Engineer (Transmission Line) role supervises and monitors transmission line construction, installation, erection, testing, and related activities, ensuring works are carried out per approved drawings, method statements, and specifications. You will conduct site inspections, review work permits and risk assessments, coordinate with Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, and HSE teams, monitor tower erection and conductor stringing, ensure safety controls near energized systems, and stop unsafe work where necessary.
Why This Role Matters: As CP – Electrical Engineer, you hold the mandated authority to identify hazards and stop unsafe transmission line work before incidents occur, apply specialized ADNOC or TAQA-certified expertise to critical power infrastructure projects, oversee complex activities including tower erection, conductor stringing, and work near energized systems, coordinate across multiple disciplines to resolve technical and site issues, and build a highly specialized, in-demand career in transmission line safety and construction oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Site Supervision & Compliance
- Act as the Competent Person (CP) for transmission line construction and site activities
- Supervise and monitor construction, installation, erection, testing, and related activities
- Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, method statements, and specifications
Safety Inspections & Risk Management
- Conduct site inspections and identify unsafe conditions, hazards, and potential risks
- Review and verify work permits, risk assessments, and method statements
- Ensure proper safety controls during work near energized electrical systems and existing utilities
Coordination & Technical Support
- Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and client teams to resolve issues
- Monitor lifting, excavation, tower erection, stringing, and conductor installation activities
- Verify personnel, tools, equipment, and work methods are suitable and compliant
- Conduct toolbox talks and provide technical/safety guidance to site personnel
Incident Reporting & Documentation
- Report incidents, near misses, unsafe acts/conditions, and non-conformities
- Support corrective actions and maintain inspection records, checklists, and CP documentation
- Liaise with client/consultant to ensure compliance with specific requirements
- Stop or suspend unsafe work where necessary and ensure corrective measures are implemented
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- BE/BTech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Transmission Line projects
- UAE/GCC project experience preferred
Mandatory Certification
- Valid ADNOC or TAQA Approval as Competent Person (CP) – Mandatory
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of transmission line construction and site activities
- Good understanding of HSE requirements, work permits, risk assessments, and safe working practices
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, and client representatives
About This Transmission Line Engineering Opportunity
This CP – Electrical Engineer role sits within a transmission line construction environment in Dubai, requiring mandatory ADNOC or TAQA Competent Person approval. The position carries significant safety authority, including the ability to stop unsafe work, and offers strong career growth for electrical engineers who want to specialize in this highly regulated, safety-critical segment of power infrastructure delivery.
Career Excellence: Lead safety and compliance oversight for critical transmission line infrastructure projects across the UAE.
Who Should Apply?
- ADNOC/TAQA Certified CPs: With 5+ years of transmission line project experience
- Electrical Engineers: Specialized in tower erection, stringing, and conductor installation
- Site Safety Supervisors: Experienced in HSE compliance and work permit management
- Power Infrastructure Professionals: With UAE/GCC transmission line project exposure
- Construction QA/QC Coordinators: Comfortable working near energized electrical systems
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