Electrical Draftsman

Job Profile: Draftsman – Electrical

Location: UAE

Job Description:

To produce precise electrical drawings and documentation for offshore installations (platforms, FPSOs, subsea systems), ensuring compliance with international standards and seamless integration with other disciplines.

Responsibilities:

Design & Drafting:

• Develop single-line diagrams (SLDs), cable routing layouts, and termination details using AutoCAD Electrical
• Preparation of Equipment layouts
• Prepare lighting/earthing layouts, JB schedules, and cable tray/trench details
• Generate hook-up drawings and installation drawings for offshore installations

3D Modeling & Coordination:

• Model electrical systems in AVEVA Electrical/PDMS/E3D with clash-free routing
• Coordinate cable tray routing with piping/structural teams using Navisworks
• Produce cable drum schedules and pulling schedules

Standards Compliance:

• Maintain company/Client drafting standards
• Preferred: ADNOC Drafting & CAD Standards & ARAMCO CAD Drafting Standards (SAES-A series, SAES-J series, etc.)
• Working knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NEC/NFPA, and relevant drafting standards
• Understanding of hazardous area classification drawings (Zone 0, 1, 2) and EX-rated equipment representation

Quality Control:

• Conduct self-checks of drawings for dimensional accuracy and completeness
• Maintain revision control of all Electrical documentation

Offshore Documentation:

• Prepare as-built packages for offshore commissioning
• Update drawings from red-line markups during site surveys

Requirements:

Education & Certification:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Drafting
• Preferred: CompEx/ATEX awareness training

Experience:

• 10+ years in offshore oil & gas electrical drafting
• Hands-on experience with FPSO electrical systems or offshore platform electrification

Technical Skills:

• Specialised Knowledge:
• Coordination with electrical engineers, other discipline draftsmen, and site teams to incorporate mark-ups and updates
• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D & basic 3D)
• Familiarity with MicroStation, Revit, Navisworks
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word) for documentation
• Marine & offshore lighting systems

Industry Knowledge:

• Understanding of onshore and offshore facilities, including substations, process areas, utility buildings, and brownfield vs. greenfield work
• Familiar with the typical phases of EPC projects

Soft Skills:

• Ability to interpret engineering sketches into executable drawings
• Meticulous attention to hazardous area details
• Adaptability to fast-paced EPC environments
• Effectively coordinates with electrical engineers, other drafting disciplines, and document control teams to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Carefully reviews and checks drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with project standards.

Language:

• Fluent English (Arabic/Russian beneficial)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 10+ years in offshore oil & gas electrical drafting?
• Do you have hands-on experience with FPSO electrical systems or offshore platform electrification?