Senior Commissioning Engineer
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About This Role
Job Purpose
The Senior Commissioning Engineer’s role requires an intensive and diversified knowledge of complete electrical infrastructure start-up of testing component commissioning and integrated systems testing.
The role focuses on bringing the products and systems to a point which can be used most effectively; therefore, it is expected that the Senior Commissioning Engineer will possess a thorough understanding of manufacturing and products use as well as in-depth understanding of customer expectations in the UAE region.
External Interfaces
- Client site representatives
- Contractors
- Suppliers
- Project Consultants
Internal Interfaces
- Project Engineering
- Management Team
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for successfully completing the testing and the commissioning activities at EHV/HV Grid Station project site in coordination with respective internal department / team and in liaison with consultant and owner of the project.
- Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittal and other documentation related to HV/EHV Grid Station and Switching Station testing and commissioning.
- Provide advice on testing and commissioning procedures and documentation liaising with contractors, vendors and testing technicians.
- Assist in leading and managing internal and external commissioning resources on site.
- Identifying problems and shortcomings with existing systems.
- Provide report on work progress bringing potential problems or delays and recommending solutions.
- Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, list of deficiencies and other tools to track commissioning projects.
- Prepare the plan and overall testing and commissioning schedule in coordination with vendors/subcontractors and obtain Engineer/Owner approval.
- Direct and monitor all aspects of commissioning services including successful completion of testing and commissioning activities for both new and existing projects.
- Handle technical clarifications with OEMs and sub-contractors.
- Support in reply for site memo / NCR to resolve site technical issues and non-conformances.
- Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors; participating in technical discussions; obtaining approvals in timely manner as requested by the Project Manager.
- Lead, develop and administer functional tests.
- Supervise testing and commissioning field activities.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in transmission and distribution technologies and sustainable energy solutions.
- Liaise with other disciplines involved in the project, ensuring integration of activities.
- Prepare and develop comprehensive reports as advised by the Project Manager.
- Provide all relevant documentation and reports as required by the consultants, clients and Project Manager within the time frame.
- Undertake additional tasks or responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Project Manager, within the scope of works.
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor's in electrical engineering.
Experience
Maximum of 15 years as a Senior Commissioning Engineer, from an Electric Power Industry in the GCC / UAE.
Skills & Knowledge
- Familiar with software tools such as MS excel, AutoCAD, ETAP, MATLAB, or other power systems analysis tools would be an added advantage.
- Understanding of industry standards (IEEE, IEC) and local regulatory codes / client’s technical specifications.
- Strong analytical, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working in a team-oriented environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
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