Senior Engineer, Commissioning – Electrical

Job Description

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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

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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2026-04-04 17:22:29