About this role
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline. 7 to 10 years of HSE experience on HV substations, overhead lines and underground cable projects in the UAE/GCC. NEBOSH IGC or an equivalent safety qualification is preferred. Strong knowledge of electrical and HV hazards, lifting, work at height, excavation and confined space safety. Experience with risk assessments, JSA, Permit to Work, HSE audits, incident investigation and emergency response.
This position is part of Al-Geemi Contracting Company LLC Abu Dhabi Jobs. The full details below apply to every role in it.
About the company
Al-Geemi Contracting Company LLC is an Abu Dhabi contractor working on power transmission, substations, high-voltage cable, road and infrastructure projects. Al-Geemi Contracting Company LLC is hiring the following professionals for its 400kV grid station, substation, HV cable, road and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Qualifications & requirements
QA/QC Engineer (Electrical)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 7 to 10 years of QA/QC experience on power transmission, HV substation and underground cable projects in the UAE/GCC.
- Proven experience on 400kV grid station construction and 220kV cable installation, jointing, termination, testing and commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of HV equipment, transformers, switchgear, GIS and protection systems.
QA/QC Engineer (Civil)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 7 to 10 years of QA/QC experience on underground cable infrastructure, utility corridors and civil projects in the UAE/GCC.
- Proven experience on 220kV cable trenching, excavation, duct banks, cable protection, concrete encasement, backfilling and road reinstatement.
- Strong knowledge of compaction testing, concrete inspection, material testing and utility protection.
HSE Engineer (400kV Substation / 220kV OHL)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- 7 to 10 years of HSE experience on HV substations, overhead lines and underground cable projects in the UAE/GCC.
- NEBOSH IGC or an equivalent safety qualification is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and HV hazards, lifting, work at height, excavation and confined space safety.
- Experience with risk assessments, JSA, Permit to Work, HSE audits, incident investigation and emergency response.
HSE Officer (Road & Infrastructure)
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5 to 8 years of HSE experience on road construction, infrastructure and underground utility projects in the UAE/GCC.
- NEBOSH IGC preferred; IOSH or OSHA training is an advantage.
- Experience in roadworks safety, traffic management, excavation, trenching, heavy equipment and utility protection.
- Strong knowledge of temporary traffic management, work zone safety, lifting and plant safety.
HSE Officer (400kV Substation / 220kV OHL)
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5 to 8 years of HSE experience on substations, overhead lines, underground cables or power projects in the UAE/GCC.
- NEBOSH IGC preferred; IOSH or OSHA training is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of HV electrical safety, work at height, lifting, excavation hazards and site safety.
- Experience running toolbox talks, daily inspections, risk assessments and Permit to Work monitoring.
Road Foreman
- Technical Diploma, Vocational Certificate or a relevant construction qualification.
- 5 to 8 years of hands-on supervision of road and infrastructure works in the UAE/GCC.
- Proven experience in earthworks, subgrade, subbase, aggregate base course, asphalt paving, grading and compaction.
- Experience with road levels, drainage, kerbs, interlock paving and road reinstatement.
Land Surveyor
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5 to 8 years of surveying on road, infrastructure and underground utility projects in the UAE/GCC.
- Proven experience in topographic surveys, road alignment, setting out, levelling, benchmarks and coordinates.
- Strong knowledge of road profiles, cross and long sections, earthwork levels and utility alignments.
- Experience setting up control points, checking construction levels and preparing as-built surveys.
Eligibility criteria
- Candidates must be fluent in English and Arabic.
- GCC/UAE experience will be an advantage.
- UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred, especially in power transmission, substations, HV cable works, roads and infrastructure.
- Electrical QA/QC and HSE applicants should have worked in the relevant high-voltage environments.
- Familiar with UAE utility and road authorities, engineering standards and HSE regulations.
- Strong communication, technical reporting, site coordination and problem solving skills.
- Able to read drawings, specifications and construction documents.
- Immediate joiners and candidates currently in the UAE may be given preference.
- Strong knowledge of international engineering standards and quality procedures.
- Candidates must be available in the UAE / Locally and able to join immediately.

