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VP Regulatory Affairs responsible for leading regulatory strategy, managing key regulator relationships and overseeing submissions, price controls and negotiations. The role supports revenue setting, investment planning, cost recovery and economic modelling, while leading a small team and acting as a senior interface with the Department of Energy and other stakeholders. Requires 12+ years in energy, utilities or economic regulation.<br><br>VP Regulatory Affairs<br><br>Location: Abu Dhabi<br> Working Pattern: 5 days per week in the Abu Dhabi office<br> Salary: Up to AED 70,000 per month, plus bonus, schooling allowance for up to three children and annual family air tickets<br> Reporting to: SVP, Regulation<br> Team: Approximately 3 to 4 direct and indirect reports Our client is seeking an experienced VP Regulatory Affairs to lead its Regulatory Affairs function in Abu Dhabi. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for shaping regulatory strategy, managing relationships with key regulatory and government stakeholders, overseeing regulatory submissions and ensuring the business is positioned effectively within the UAE regulatory environment. The role will act as the central point of coordination for regulatory interactions and will play a major part in influencing regulatory outcomes that support the organisation's long term investment strategy, financial performance and licence obligations. This is not a traditional legal or compliance position. The successful candidate will need a strong understanding of the commercial, financial and economic principles underpinning regulated utilities, including price controls, revenue setting, cost recovery, investment planning and economic modelling.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Regulatory Strategy and Leadership* Lead the development and execution of the organisation's Regulatory Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with wider corporate and commercial objectives.* Translate regulatory strategy into clear priorities, programmes and deliverables across the organisation.* Advise senior leadership on regulatory developments, risks, opportunities and potential financial or commercial implications.* Lead the company's strategic positioning in relation to regulatory consultations, policy developments, price control processes and changes to the regulatory framework.* Provide senior level insight into how regulatory developments may affect revenue, investment requirements, operating performance and long term business planning.* Ensure regulatory considerations are embedded within key strategic and investment decisions. Regulator and Government Engagement* Act as one of the organisation's primary senior interfaces with the Department of Energy and other relevant regulatory bodies.* Develop and maintain strong, credible relationships with regulators, government entities, industry stakeholders and external advisors.* Lead formal regulatory discussions, consultations, submissions and negotiations.* Represent the organisation during senior level regulatory meetings and discussions.* Ensure communication with regulators is coordinated, accurate and consistent with the organisation's overall strategy and positioning.* Build constructive long term relationships that allow the company to communicate its investment requirements, operational priorities and commercial position effectively. Price Controls and Economic Regulation* Lead and support regulatory price control processes, including the development of regulatory submissions, supporting financial analysis and negotiations.* Work closely with Finance, Strategy and operational teams to determine appropriate revenue requirements and regulatory assumptions.* Provide regulatory input into revenue setting, business planning and long term investment decisions.* Support the development and assessment of cost recovery mechanisms and revenue assurance frameworks.* Analyse the financial impact of regulatory decisions and identify potential risks and opportunities.* Ensure regulatory frameworks and methodologies are understood and correctly applied throughout the organisation.* Challenge and review financial and economic assumptions used within regulatory submissions.* Work closely with relevant teams to understand capital expenditure programmes, operating expenditure, demand forecasts, financing assumptions and required investment returns. Regulatory Pricing and Economic Modelling* Lead or oversee financial, economic and scenario modelling required to support regulatory submissions and negotiations.* Assess the commercial and financial impact of alternative regulatory outcomes.* Support senior leadership with clear analysis regarding the impact of regulatory decisions on revenues, investment plans and company performance.* Ensure modelling and analysis is robust, defendable and aligned with regulatory requirements. The formal JD specifically identifies Regulatory Pricing, Economic and Scenario Modelling as an advanced technical capability required for the position. Regulatory Submissions* Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, returns, consultations and formal correspondence.* Ensure regulatory submissions are accurate, commercially robust and delivered within required timelines.* Lead the coordination of input from Finance, Strategy, Operations, Legal and other internal stakeholders.* Establish appropriate governance and quality control around regulatory submissions.* Maintain oversight of the regulatory submissions pipeline and ensure the business is appropriately prepared for upcoming regulatory requirements.* Ensure supporting evidence, analysis and documentation is comprehensive and capable of standing up to regulatory scrutiny. Financial and Commercial Impact* Work closely with senior Finance and Strategy stakeholders to understand the commercial implications of regulatory frameworks.* Provide regulatory guidance during annual and long term business planning.* Support investment decisions through detailed understanding of regulatory treatment, cost recovery and potential returns.* Assess how regulatory decisions could affect financial performance and provide recommendations to senior leadership.* Ensure appropriate alignment between regulatory strategy and the organisation's long term infrastructure investment programme.* Support the organisation in achieving appropriate regulatory outcomes while maintaining strong and constructive relationships with regulatory bodies. Investment Planning* Work closely with business and operational teams to understand future infrastructure and investment requirements.* Ensure proposed investment programmes are supported by appropriate regulatory rationale and economic analysis.* Help articulate the need for major capital investment to regulatory stakeholders.* Support senior management in communicating the relationship between investment, operational performance, service quality and regulatory outcomes.* Provide input into business cases and investment proposals where regulatory treatment may materially affect commercial viability. Regulatory Compliance and Governance* Maintain oversight of the organisation's regulatory obligations and ensure relevant requirements are understood across the business.* Ensure compliance with licence conditions and other regulatory obligations.* Maintain appropriate governance around regulatory correspondence, submissions and commitments.* Ensure regulatory records, supporting documentation and evidence are appropriately maintained.* Support regulatory audits and information requests and ensure the organisation remains audit ready.* Establish strong governance frameworks to ensure accountability for regulatory deliverables. Regulatory Operations* Lead coordination across internal functions to ensure accurate and timely regulatory input.* Establish effective processes for regulatory reporting, document management, data collection and submission preparation.* Ensure regulatory requests, audits and enquiries are responded to appropriately.* Continuously review regulatory processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and governance. Senior Stakeholder Management* Develop trusted relationships with senior executives across Finance, Strategy, Operations, Legal, Engineering and other functions.* Present complex regulatory matters in a commercially relevant and accessible way.* Provide clear recommendations to senior leadership regarding regulatory strategy and potential outcomes.* Influence internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory priorities are understood and incorporated within decision making.* Balance the requirements of internal commercial stakeholders with those of regulators and external parties. Team Leadership* Lead and develop a Regulatory Affairs team consisting of approximately 3 to 4 professionals across Manager, Senior Associate and Associate levels.* Establish clear responsibilities and priorities across the team.* Coach and develop team members across regulatory analysis, submissions, stakeholder engagement and commercial understanding.* Build strong regulatory capability within the function and ensure appropriate succession and development planning.* Create a culture focused on accountability, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.<br><br>Candidate Profile<br><br>The successful candidate will be an established regulatory leader with significant experience within a regulated energy, utilities or infrastructure environment. Candidates should ideally have at least 12 years of relevant professional experience within the energy or utilities sector and demonstrable experience managing senior relationships with regulators and industry stakeholders. The strongest candidates are likely to come from electricity, power, water, transmission, distribution or similarly regulated infrastructure environments.<br><br>Experience Required<br><br>* Minimum 12 years of relevant experience within energy, utilities, economic regulation, regulatory finance or a closely related field.* Strong understanding of regulated utility business models.* Significant exposure to economic regulation and regulatory strategy.* Experience dealing directly with regulators at a senior level.* Strong knowledge of price control processes, regulatory submissions and negotiations.* Experience working with revenue setting and cost recovery mechanisms.* Strong financial and commercial understanding.* Experience supporting major infrastructure investment programmes from a regulatory perspective.* Strong understanding of financial and economic modelling.* Experience managing complex regulatory submissions involving multiple internal stakeholders.* Proven experience leading and developing a professional team.* Experience communicating with senior executives and external government or regulatory stakeholders.<br><br>Preferred Sector Background<br><br>Particularly relevant backgrounds include:* Electricity transmission* Electricity distribution* Power generation* Water transmission and distribution* Utilities* Energy infrastructure* Regulated infrastructure* Economic regulation* Regulatory finance Candidates from adjacent infrastructure sectors may also be considered where they have substantial experience working within an economic regulation or regulated asset framework. The official JD specifically highlights familiarity with energy policy, infrastructure investment, electricity or water transmission planning and economic regulation as desirable.<br><br>Education<br><br>A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or another relevant discipline is required. A Master's degree or other relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.<br><br>Technical Capabilities<br><br>The successful candidate should demonstrate strong capability across:* Regulatory strategy* Economic regulation* Regulatory finance* Regulatory pricing* Price controls* Revenue regulation* Cost recovery* Regulatory submissions and filings* Financial and economic modelling* Scenario modelling* Infrastructure investment* Regulatory governance* Regulatory compliance* Policy analysis* Stakeholder advocacy* Government and regulator engagement* Revenue assurance* Business planning* Strategic financial analysis The official specification identifies advanced capability across regulatory reporting and submissions, regulatory strategy and governance, regulatory pricing and economic modelling, stakeholder advocacy and policy analysis.<br><br>Leadership Profile<br><br>This position requires someone with significant seniority and credibility. The successful candidate should be comfortable challenging and advising senior leadership while also developing constructive relationships with regulators and government stakeholders. They should combine strong analytical ability with commercial judgement and excellent communication skills. The client is particularly interested in someone who understands that successful regulatory affairs within a utility is not simply about compliance. The individual must understand the relationship between regulation, revenue, investment, financial performance and long term business strategy. They should therefore be:* Strategic and commercially minded* Financially literate* Highly analytical* Comfortable operating with ambiguity* Credible with senior executives* Confident dealing with regulators* Strong at negotiation and influencing* Able to translate complex technical issues into clear commercial recommendations* Capable of leading and developing a team* Collaborative across functions* Comfortable taking ownership of significant and sensitive regulatory matters<br><br>Why This Opportunity<br><br>This is a senior and highly influential role within a major UAE utilities organisation, with direct exposure to senior leadership and key regulatory stakeholders. The individual will have the opportunity to shape regulatory strategy, influence major infrastructure investment decisions and play a central role in determining how the organisation approaches future regulatory frameworks and price controls. The position offers a package of up to AED 70,000 per month, alongside bonus, schooling support for up to three children and annual family air tickets. The requirement is urgent, and the client is prepared to move quickly with suitable candidates, including progressing strong profiles directly to panel interview.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Company Description<br><p>Emirates Electrical &amp; Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Juman Energy Group.<br> For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil &amp; Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&amp;M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p><strong>1. Position Purpose</strong></p><br><p>The Lead Testing &amp; Commissioning Engineer shall lead the complete pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing and handover of the Project. The primary process package is the instrument air and plant air compressor system; however, successful commissioning depends on extensive integration with electrical power systems, instrumentation, package PLC, DCS/ESD/F&amp;G, mechanical and piping systems, utilities, brownfield tie-ins and offshore operations. The role is therefore multidisciplinary and shall coordinate all relevant disciplines, OEMs, subcontractors and Company representatives to achieve safe and timely system start-up.</p><br><p><strong>2. Key Accountabilities</strong></p><br><ul><li>Own and lead the overall testing and commissioning strategy, systemization, execution plan and handover process for the complete Project.</li><li>Lead commissioning of compressor and dryer packages, including mechanical run-in, electrical energization, instrumentation calibration, logic validation, functional testing and performance testing.</li><li>Act as the single focal point for commissioning interfaces among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, OEMs, subcontractors, ADNOC Offshore Operations and the project management team.</li><li>Ensure all systems and subsystems are mechanically complete, safe, properly documented and ready before energization, introduction of utilities or start-up.</li><li>Drive closure of punch items, technical queries, interface issues and commissioning constraints to meet project milestones.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Detailed Roles and Responsibilities</strong></p><br><p>3.1 Commissioning Management and Planning</p><br><ul><li>Develop the overall Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Test Plan for the project.</li><li>Define commissioning systems, subsystems, boundaries, priorities, turnover sequence and required completion milestones.</li><li>Prepare and maintain the commissioning schedule, resource plan, vendor mobilization plan and offshore execution sequence in coordination with Planning and Construction.</li><li>Establish commissioning readiness criteria, system handover requirements, Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), Ready for Start-up (RFSU) and final acceptance requirements.</li><li>Prepare and maintain the Commissioning Register, system/subsystem status tracker, punch list register, constraint register, interface register and vendor attendance schedule.</li><li>Coordinate commissioning inputs for shutdown planning, brownfield tie-ins, SIMOPS, offshore campaigns and marine/logistics requirements.</li><li>Conduct commissioning readiness reviews, daily coordination meetings and system walkdowns with all stakeholders.</li></ul><p>3.2 Compressor and Mechanical Package Commissioning</p><br><ul><li>Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning of instrument air and plant air compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, after-coolers, drains and associated auxiliaries.</li><li>Verify package installation, alignment, lubrication, cooling, ventilation, cleanliness, flushing, leak testing and readiness for initial start.</li><li>Coordinate compressor OEM activities including preservation release, pre-start inspection, first start, no-load/load trials, vibration checks, capacity testing and reliability run.</li><li>Validate compressor loading/unloading sequence, duty/standby operation, automatic changeover, pressure control, dryer regeneration and package operating philosophy.</li><li>Coordinate piping blowdown, flushing, pressure/leak testing, reinstatement, line-up and introduction of air to the existing platform networks.</li><li>Lead package performance testing against approved datasheets, guaranteed capacity, pressure, dew point, power consumption and other contractual performance criteria.</li><li>Ensure safe interface with existing instrument air and plant air systems during cutover and transition.</li></ul><p>3.3 Electrical Testing and Energization</p><br><ul><li>Lead testing, energization and functional checks for all electrical systems supporting the project package, including HV/LV switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPS/DC systems, distribution boards, transformers and control panels as applicable.</li><li>Review and approve energization procedures, switching programs, electrical isolation plans, LOTO requirements and energization certificates.</li><li>Ensure completion and acceptance of insulation resistance, continuity, earthing, contact resistance, primary/secondary injection, protection relay, functional and inter-trip tests.</li><li>Verify protection settings, relay coordination, motor starting requirements, control power availability and interfaces with existing electrical systems.</li><li>Lead motor solo runs, rotation checks, VFD tuning, current/vibration monitoring and load testing of compressor motors and auxiliaries.</li><li>Coordinate electrical OEM support and resolve issues related to switchgear, MCC, VFD, ECMS/PMS and package power/control interfaces.</li></ul><p>3.4 Instrumentation, Control and ICSS Integration</p><br><ul><li>Lead calibration, loop checking and functional testing of pressure, temperature, flow, dew point, vibration and other package/process instruments.</li><li>Ensure completion of instrument installation checks, impulse line verification, tubing leak tests, instrument air connections, range/settings verification and calibration records.</li><li>Review and validate I/O lists, loop diagrams, instrument index, alarm and trip set points, control narratives, Cause &amp; Effect matrices and shutdown philosophy.</li><li>Lead package PLC, DCS, ESD, F&amp;G, ECMS/PMS and other ICSS interface testing, including hardwired and communication signals.</li><li>Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Integrated FAT, Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), loop tests, logic tests and end-to-end functional tests.</li><li>Validate compressor start permissive, trips, alarms, sequencing, duty/standby changeover, remote/local operation and emergency shutdown response.</li><li>Coordinate DCS graphics, alarm displays, trends, historian points and operator interface validation with ADNOC Operations.</li></ul><p>3.5 Engineering, Construction and Vendor Interface</p><br><ul><li>Review engineering deliverables from a commissioning and operability perspective, including P&amp;IDs, SLDs, layouts, cable schedules, loop drawings, logic diagrams, Cause &amp; Effect, datasheets and vendor documents.</li><li>Identify commissioning requirements early and ensure they are incorporated into design, procurement, construction and vendor scope.</li><li>Provide input to constructability, operability, maintainability, HAZOP/PHA, design reviews, 3D model reviews and shutdown/tie-in studies.</li><li>Coordinate resolution of design changes, field changes, technical queries, NCRs, interface gaps and vendor deviations affecting commissioning.</li><li>Confirm preservation, storage, installation and pre-commissioning requirements for vendor packages and long-lead equipment.</li><li>Ensure adequate availability of commissioning spares, consumables, temporary facilities, test equipment, special tools and vendor specialists.</li></ul><p>3.6 Offshore Brownfield, SIMOPS and Start-up Coordination</p><br><ul><li>Plan and coordinate offshore commissioning activities in live operating facilities with minimum disruption to existing operations.</li><li>Prepare detailed tie-in, cutover, isolation, de-isolation, reinstatement and start-up sequences in coordination with ADNOC Operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with PTW, SIMOPS, LOTO, energy isolation, electrical safety rules and offshore work control requirements.</li><li>Participate in job safety analysis, task risk assessments, toolbox talks, pre-start-up safety reviews and operational readiness reviews.</li><li>Coordinate offshore manpower, rotation, access, logistics, material movement and vendor/OEM attendance for commissioning campaigns.</li><li>Provide immediate technical leadership for troubleshooting and safe recovery from failed tests, trips or start-up issues.</li></ul><p>3.7 Documentation, Completion and Handover</p><br><ul><li>Prepare, review and obtain approval for pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, functional test, start-up and performance test procedures.</li><li>Ensure complete and accurate ITRs, check sheets, loop folders, FAT/SAT reports, test certificates, calibration records and commissioning dossiers.</li><li>Manage MC, RFC, RFSU, System Completion and final handover dossiers in accordance with project and ADNOC requirements.</li><li>Coordinate red-line markups, as-built drawings, O&amp;M manuals, spare parts records, vendor data books and final turnover documentation.</li><li>Lead punch categorization and closure, ensuring no safety-critical or start-up-blocking punch remains open before commissioning.</li><li>Prepare daily, weekly and monthly commissioning reports, progress curves, look-ahead plans, risk/constraint reports and management updates.</li><li>Coordinate training, familiarization and final handover to ADNOC Operations and Maintenance teams.</li></ul><p>4. HSE and Quality Responsibilities</p><br><ul><li>Demonstrate visible HSE leadership and stop any unsafe testing, energization or start-up activity.</li><li>Ensure all commissioning works comply with ADNOC HSE requirements, Electrical Safety Rules, PTW, LOTO, SIMOPS and project procedures.</li><li>Confirm calibrated and certified test equipment is used and all test records are traceable.</li><li>Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved Inspection and Test Plans, method statements and quality requirements.</li><li>Lead incident/near-miss reporting, technical investigation and corrective action for commissioning-related events.</li></ul><p>5. Team Leadership</p><br><ul><li>Lead and coordinate commissioning engineers, discipline engineers, supervisors, technicians, vendors, OEM specialists and subcontractor personnel.</li><li>Allocate responsibilities by system and discipline and ensure clear ownership of commissioning deliverables and field activities.</li><li>Mentor team members, provide technical guidance and maintain effective communication between office, yard and offshore teams.</li><li>Forecast manpower and specialist requirements and support timely mobilization, offshore certification and competency verification.</li><li>Promote collaborative working with ADNOC representatives while protecting project scope, schedule, quality and contractual requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Key Deliverables</strong></p><br><ul><li>Approved Commissioning Execution Plan and system/subsystem breakdown.</li><li>Commissioning procedures, energization plans, test packs and performance test procedures.</li><li>Commissioning schedule, resource/vendor mobilization plan and readiness tracker.</li><li>MC/RFC/RFSU/System Completion dossiers and punch-list closeout records.</li><li>Daily/weekly/monthly progress reports and commissioning risk/constraint registers.</li><li>Final handover dossiers, as-built documentation, operating records and training completion.</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><p><strong>Minimum Qualification and Experience:</strong></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation &amp; Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. An Electrical or Instrumentation background with strong compressor/mechanical package commissioning experience is preferred.</li><li>Minimum 16 years of experience in Oil &amp; Gas EPC projects, with at least 8 years in testing, commissioning and start-up leadership roles.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in commissioning compressor packages and associated electrical, instrumentation, control and utility systems.</li><li>Substantial offshore brownfield experience, including live-plant tie-ins, shutdowns, SIMOPS and start-up activities.</li><li>Experience with ADNOC Offshore or similar major operating companies is strongly preferred.</li><li>Proven experience coordinating package OEMs, electrical vendors, ICSS vendors, construction teams and operations personnel.</li><li>Ability to independently lead multidisciplinary commissioning from engineering review through final handover.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Technical Competencies:</strong></p><br><ul><li>Compressor package operation and commissioning, including rotary screw/centrifugal compressor systems, dryers and air treatment equipment.</li><li>HV/LV electrical systems, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, motors, UPS/DC systems, protection and energization.</li><li>Instrumentation calibration, loop checking, package PLC, DCS/ESD/F&amp;G integration, Cause &amp; Effect and functional testing.</li><li>Mechanical completion, systemization, commissioning dossiers, punch management and turnover processes.</li><li>Brownfield tie-ins, isolation philosophy, cutover planning, SIMOPS and offshore commissioning execution.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret P&amp;IDs, SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, logic diagrams and vendor documentation.</li><li>Knowledge of ADNOC standards, IEC, ISA, API, NFPA and applicable hazardous-area requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Software and Tools:</strong></p><br><ul><li>MS Office, advanced Excel-based trackers and commissioning reporting tools.</li><li>EDMS/Aconex/Wrench or similar document management systems.</li><li>Commissioning management or completion systems such as WinPCS, ICAPS, Zenator, CoConsole or equivalent.</li><li>ETAP and electrical testing tools such as Omicron, Megger and Fluke are desirable.</li><li>PLC/DCS diagnostic and configuration exposure relevant to ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell or other project systems is desirable.</li><li>AVEVA E3D/PDMS, Navisworks or similar model review tools are desirable.</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p><strong>Personal Attributes:</strong></p><br><ul><li>Strong leadership, ownership and decision-making capability in high-pressure site and offshore environments.</li><li>Excellent multidisciplinary coordination, communication, reporting and stakeholder-management skills.</li><li>Systematic approach to safety, quality, documentation, troubleshooting and closeout.</li><li>Ability to work across engineering, construction, commissioning and operations teams and manage multiple vendors simultaneously.</li><li>Willingness and medical fitness to travel and work offshore as required.</li></ul><br><br> </div>