Egis, a global leader in engineering, consulting, and project management ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Supervisor for its nuclear power plant operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This critical role involves overseeing electrical maintenance personnel and implementing comprehensive predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance programs — ensuring the highest levels of safety, reliability, and operational readiness at a nuclear power plant facility in the UAE.
About Egis — Engineering Excellence Across the Middle East
Scale: 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East
Track Record: Over 700 complex development projects successfully delivered across the region
Industry Ranking: Ranked top ten engineering firms in MENA by Engineering News Record (ENR)
Commitment: Deeply committed to sustainable development and long-term regional growth
Expertise: Comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services across sectors
Career Opportunity & Strategic Impact at Egis UAE
Critical Role: Direct supervisor of nuclear power plant electrical maintenance teams in Abu Dhabi
High Demand Sector: Nuclear engineering professionals among the highest-compensated specialists in the UAE
Tax-Free Income: Competitive tax-free salary with comprehensive UAE expatriate benefits package
Career Growth: Clear progression within one of MENA’s leading engineering and project management groups
Position Overview
The Electrical Supervisor at Egis Abu Dhabi plays a mission-critical role in the safe and reliable operation of a nuclear power plant. Reporting within the electrical maintenance function, you will directly supervise teams responsible for the full spectrum of electrical maintenance — from Nuclear Steam Supply System equipment through to Balance of Plant systems. This role demands exceptional technical depth, disciplined safety-first leadership, and the ability to manage complex maintenance activities across transformers, switchgear, protective relays, motors, uninterrupted power supply systems, and more — all in strict compliance with nuclear industry maintenance codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Why This Role Matters: As Electrical Supervisor at Egis Abu Dhabi, you are directly responsible for the electrical integrity and operational safety of a nuclear power plant — one of the most technically demanding and consequential roles in the engineering profession. Your leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to safety standards protect the plant, its people, and the communities that depend on its power output every single day.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance Supervision
- Directly supervise electrical maintenance teams to ensure all tasks are completed on time, to the highest quality, and in full alignment with nuclear safety standards and operational readiness requirements
- Monitor the performance of Nuclear Steam Supply System electrical equipment including motors, motor generator sets, Reactor Coolant Pump motors, Motor-Operated Valves, crane, and lighting systems
- Monitor Balance of Plant electrical equipment covering power transformers, Gas Insulated Bus, switchgear, protective relays, main generator sets, diesel generators, uninterrupted power supply systems, and MOVs
- Conduct structured pre- and post-job briefings and oversee team execution of maintenance tasks to ensure full alignment with established maintenance standards and procedures
Maintenance Planning & Resource Management
- Ensure proper and timely preparation, staging, and resourcing of electrical maintenance work activities across the plant
- Submit procurement requests for equipment spare parts and specialist tools to guarantee maintenance activities are appropriately resourced at all times
- Validate and document equipment history reports following maintenance on all electrical systems, structures, and components
- Verify and update equipment and material master data within the material management system to ensure accuracy of specifications between the plant and warehouse
Testing, Troubleshooting & Technical Support
- Oversee and conduct periodic and surveillance tests to confirm efficient plant electrical system performance and identify any deficiencies requiring attention
- Lead and supervise the troubleshooting process on electrical systems and components to ensure all issues are diagnosed accurately and resolved correctly within required timeframes
- Support all necessary plant system testing including hot functional tests, power ascension tests, performance tests, and design change testing procedures
- Provide technical support and knowledge-sharing to other station groups to diffuse electrical expertise throughout the broader organisation
Compliance, Safety & Operational Planning
- Perform all duties in strict compliance with Maintenance Code of Conduct procedures, guidelines, and expectations to ensure the continuous safety and reliability of the nuclear plant
- Take out clearances under the necessary maintenance work performed, following nuclear industry protocols for controlled access and safe isolation
- Implement Operating Experience learnings, training observations, and improvement actions into procedures and programmes to continuously enhance maintenance effectiveness
- Contribute to the development of departmental systems and processes, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and implement work instructions that increase productivity and operational efficiency
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related electrical discipline
- Additional nuclear industry qualifications, certifications, or licences are a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience specifically within the nuclear industry — this is a strict requirement
- Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear power plant maintenance and planning activities with a clear focus on electrical maintenance oversight and execution
- Proven experience supervising electrical maintenance teams in a nuclear or high-reliability power generation environment
Essential Skills
- Deep technical knowledge of nuclear plant electrical systems including NSSS and Balance of Plant equipment
- Strong understanding of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance programmes in a nuclear environment
- Thorough familiarity with nuclear safety culture, Maintenance Code of Conduct, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team supervision capabilities in a high-stakes technical environment
- Proficiency in ERP/material management systems for equipment data, spare parts management, and maintenance records
About Egis — Why Join in Abu Dhabi?
Egis is a globally respected engineering, consulting, and project management group with deep roots across the Middle East, having delivered more than 700 complex development projects across the region. Ranked among the top ten engineering firms in MENA by Engineering News Record, Egis brings together technical excellence, sustainable development commitment, and a genuine understanding of local market conditions that has made it the trusted partner of regional governments, investors, and major developers for decades. Abu Dhabi’s nuclear energy programme places it at the frontier of the Middle East’s clean energy transition — and Egis is at the heart of that transformation.
Career Excellence: Join one of MENA’s premier engineering firms as an Electrical Supervisor in Abu Dhabi — where your nuclear expertise, technical leadership, and safety-first mindset contribute to one of the most strategically significant engineering projects in the entire Gulf region.
Who Should Apply?
- Nuclear Electrical Engineers: With 7+ years nuclear industry experience seeking a senior supervisory role in the UAE
- Power Plant Maintenance Supervisors: From nuclear facilities with expertise across NSSS and Balance of Plant electrical systems
- Electrical Maintenance Leaders: With strong safety culture background and experience managing maintenance teams in high-reliability environments
- Nuclear Industry Specialists: Looking to advance their career with one of MENA’s top-ranked engineering and consulting firms
- Senior Electrical Technicians: With nuclear plant experience in testing, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance ready to move into supervision
