Electrical Technician - Termination & Glanding

Role Overview:

Responsible for performing all cable termination and glanding activities for electrical and instrumentation systems within the new shipyard development project. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of power, control, and instrumentation cabling in accordance with project drawings, standards, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cable Preparation and Installation

· Prepare, route, and dress cables (LV/MV/Control/Instrumentation) according to cable schedules and layout drawings.

· Measure and cut cables to the required length for termination and glanding.

· Ensure cable identification and tagging as per project specifications.

2. Glanding & Termination Work

· Perform proper glanding (brass, nickel-plated, or explosion-proof glands) for armored and non-armored cables.

· Carry out termination of power, control, and instrumentation cables (up to specified voltage levels).

· Terminate cables at switchboards, panels, junction boxes, motors, field instruments, and lighting fixtures.

· Crimp, solder, or lug conductors as required by specification.

· Ensure correct torque and tightness on terminal connections.

3. Quality & Compliance

· Follow electrical installation standards such as IEC, NEC, or shipyard-specific standards.

· Perform continuity and insulation resistance tests before and after termination.

· Report any cable damage or discrepancies to the supervisor immediately.

· Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas.

4. Documentation & Reporting

· Update cable termination records and test reports.

· Support the QA/QC team during inspection and testing activities.

· Assist in punch list clearance and pre-commissioning activities.

5. Safety

· Comply with all shipyard HSE procedures and safety practices.

· Use appropriate PPE and tools for hazardous or confined space environments.

· Identify and report unsafe conditions, potential hazards, or near misses.

Candidate Profile:

· ITI / Diploma in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.

· 3–5 years of experience in cable termination and glanding work.

· Experience in industrial / marine / shipyard / oil & gas construction projects preferred.

· Proficient in LV/MV power cable and control cable terminations.

· Knowledge of various gland types (E1W, CW, BW, A2, etc.) and termination standards.

· Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, cable schedules, and termination diagrams.

· Familiar with tools such as torque wrenches, crimping tools, and insulation testers (Megger).

· Capable of working in confined spaces and at heights.

· Ability to lift and handle cables and equipment up to project-specified weight limits.

· Fit for outdoor work in shipyard environmental conditions (humidity, noise, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED1,800.00 - AED2,300.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Electrical Termination: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Hindi (Required)