Job Openings ERECTION & TESTING ENGINEER - TRANSFORMER & REACTOR

About the job ERECTION & TESTING ENGINEER - TRANSFORMER & REACTOR

The Erection & Testing Engineer shall be responsible for supervision, erection, testing, and pre-commissioning of power transformers and reactors in accordance with TAQA, OEM, and project specifications.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supervise erection and installation of power transformers and shunt reactors
  • Review OEM manuals, method statements, and inspection test plans (ITPs)
  • Conduct and witness testing including Insulation Resistance (IR), Winding Resistance, Ratio & Vector Group, SFRA, Tan Delta, Magnetization (as applicable)
  • Coordinate with client, TAQA inspectors, and OEM representatives
  • Ensure compliance with TAQA safety rules and permit systems
  • Prepare test reports, checklists, and commission dossiers
  • Support energization and handover activities

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • TAQA Competent Person Certification – Mandatory
  • Minimum 8–10 years' experience in transformer & reactor erection/testing
  • Strong knowledge of IEC / IEEE standards
  • UAE project experience preferred

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