About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Competent Person (CP) with extensive experience in Transmission Line projects within the UAE. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant execution of transmission line activities, monitoring site operations, and ensuring adherence to engineering, health, safety and environmental (HSE), quality, and client requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Competent Person (CP) for transmission line construction and site activities.
- Supervise and monitor transmission line construction, installation, erection, testing, and related activities.
- Ensure all works are executed according to approved drawings, method statements, specifications, and project requirements.
- Conduct site inspections and identify unsafe conditions, hazards, and potential risks.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, client standards, HSE requirements, and project procedures.
- Review and verify work permits, risk assessments, method statements, and job safety requirements.
- Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, and client teams to resolve technical and site issues.
- Monitor lifting, excavation, tower erection, stringing, conductor installation, and other transmission line activities as applicable.
- Ensure proper implementation of safety controls during work near energized electrical systems and existing utilities.
- Verify that personnel, tools, equipment, and work methods are suitable and compliant with project requirements.
- Conduct toolbox talks and provide technical/safety guidance to site personnel as needed.
- Report incidents, near misses, unsafe acts/conditions, and non-conformities and support corrective actions.
- Maintain required inspection records, checklists, permits, and CP documentation.
- Liaise with the client/consultant to ensure compliance with their specific requirements.
- Stop or suspend unsafe work as necessary and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
Mandatory Requirements
- BE/BTech/Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Transmission Line projects.
- Valid ADNOC or TAQA Approval as Competent Person (CP) – Mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of transmission line construction and site activities.
- Good understanding of HSE requirements, work permits, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
- UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
