Electrical Commissioning Lead M/f

Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description


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Job title/position




Electrical Commissioning Lead M/F

Type of Contract




International Contract

Nature of contract




Full time

Your mission




The Commissioning Electrical Engineering Lead is responsible for the engineering, planning, and technical preparation of all electrical commissioning activities for offshore oil & gas facilities. The role focuses on commissioning engineering deliverables, system readiness, procedures, test philosophies, and technical support to site execution, ensuring safe energization and successful handover to Operations.


Key Responsibilities


Commissioning Engineering & Planning


Lead the commissioning engineering phase for all electrical systems from design completion through handover.

Define commissioning strategies, system boundaries, priorities, and execution sequences.

Develop, review, and approve commissioning procedures, philosophies, and test methodologies for electrical systems.

Prepare energization philosophies, system start-up sequences, and changeover plans for brownfield and greenfield facilities.

Electrical Systems Engineering Scope


Act as the technical authority for commissioning of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems.

Provide commissioning engineering support for 132kV systems, including protection coordination, relay settings, interlocks, and grid interface requirements.

Lead engineering activities related to HV load management, load shedding logic, black start philosophy, and power system stability.

Review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination) and ensure commissioning alignment.

Modular & Offshore Integration


Define commissioning engineering requirements for modular projects, including yard pre-commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and offshore integration.

Ensure consistency between yard and offshore commissioning documentation and system readiness.

Manage commissioning engineering interfaces between packages, vendors, and offshore systems.

Interfaces & Change Management


Coordinate commissioning engineering inputs with Design, Construction, Pre-commissioning, Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Operations teams.

Manage commissioning-related design clarifications, technical queries, and field changes during the commissioning phase.

Support resolution of punch items, non-conformities, and late design changes impacting commissioning activities.

Handover & Documentation


Define commissioning completion criteria and system handover requirements.

Ensure preparation, review, and approval of commissioning dossiers, test records, system handover certificates, and as-built documentation.

Support operational readiness, energization approvals, and final system acceptance by the Client.

HSE & Compliance (Engineering Focus)


Ensure commissioning engineering deliverables comply with project HSE requirements, electrical safety standards, and energization rules.

Participate in commissioning risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP, and energization readiness reviews.

Embed safe commissioning principles into procedures and execution plans.

Your profile




Education


Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience


Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in the oil & gas industry.

At least 8 years of experience in commissioning engineering, including preparation of procedures, philosophies, and system handover.

Proven experience on offshore brownfield and greenfield projects.

Experience in a similar commissioning engineering lead role on at least one major project with the Subcontractor or its parent organization.

Strong commissioning engineering experience with 132kV electrical systems, both in engineering studies and site support.

Demonstrated expertise in HV load management engineering, including load shedding schemes and power system operational logic.

Proven experience in modular projects, covering yard pre-commissioning and offshore integration.

Key Skills & Competencies


Strong commissioning engineering leadership and coordination skills.

Deep understanding of electrical commissioning philosophies and system-based handover.

Ability to translate design and studies into practical commissioning procedures.

Strong interface management with EPC, vendors, and Client engineering teams.

Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Solid knowledge of IEC / IEEE standards and offshore oil & gas practices.

Reporting Line


Reports to the Commissioning Manager

Candidate criteria


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Desired level of study




E-Bachelor or equivalent

Minimum experience




10 years or more

Working language(s)




English (D-Full professional proficiency)

General informations


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Entity



Reference




2026-41863

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2275119
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned