Senior Engineer, Commissioning - Electrical
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Chartered Engineer (preferred but not mandatory)
- ****Experience****
- 15+ years in electrical engineering within oil & gas industry
- Minimum 7 years in commissioning roles
- Strong experience in PMC or EPC projects
- Prior experience in ADNOC or Middle East offshore/onshore projects highly preferred
- Experience on island/offshore remote sites (like Das Island) is an advantage
- ****Technical Skills****
- Strong knowledge of:
- + Power distribution systems
- + Protection relays (ABB, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)
- + HV switching and synchronization
- Familiar with commissioning tools and test equipment
- Understanding of SCADA/DCS interface with electrical systems
- ****Soft Skills****
- Leadership and team coordination
- Strong communication with multinational teams
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Ability to work in remote/island conditions
Job Description
Scope of work:
Lead and oversee all electrical commissioning activities for oil & gas facilities on Das Island, ensuring systems are safely commissioned, tested, and handed over in compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and international codes.
****Key Responsibilities****
****1. Commissioning Planning & Coordination****
- Review and validate commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, and operations teams.
- Ensure readiness for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
- Commissioning procedures & plans
- System handover certificates
- Energization approvals
- Commissioning dossiers
****2. Electrical Systems Commissioning****
- Supervise commissioning of:
- + HV/MV/LV switchgear
- + Transformers
- + UPS systems & battery banks
+ Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- + Electrical drives and motors
- + Earthing & lightning protection systems
- Witness FAT, SAT, and site acceptance tests.
****3. Pre-Commissioning & Testing****
- Ensure proper execution of:
- + Cable testing (IR, Hi-Pot, continuity)
- + Relay protection testing and coordination
- + Functional and loop checks
- Verify system completion and punch list clearance.
****4. Compliance & Standards****
- Ensure all activities comply with:
- + ADNOC standards
- + IEC / IEEE standards
- + Project specifications and HSE requirements
- Enforce PTW (Permit to Work) and LOTO procedures.
- ****5.
- Interface Management****
- Act as focal point between:
- + EPC contractor
- + Client (ADNOC)
- + Operations & maintenance teams
- Support smooth system handover and startup.
****6. Documentation & Reporting****
- Review and approve:
- + Commissioning dossiers
- + Test reports and check sheets
- + As-built drawings
- Prepare daily/weekly progress reports.
****7. Troubleshooting & Support****
- Identify and resolve electrical issues during commissioning.
- Provide technical guidance for system energization and startup.
- ****HSE Requirements****
- Strong commitment to HSE policies
- Experience in high-risk environments (live plants, hydrocarbons)
- Knowledge of:
- + PTW systems
- + LOTO
- + Electrical safety standards
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