Job Description

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)