Senior Engineer, Commissioning - Electrical

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

****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