Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Abu Dhabi
Company Description
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC.For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector.
We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.
Job Description- Lead testing & commissioning (T&C) activities for 132 kV / 33 kV / 11 kV substations
- Review and approve T&C procedures, method statements, and checklists
- Coordinate with ADNOC, consultants, OEMs, and contractors during commissioning phases
- Supervise testing of:
- Power transformers
- Lead and supervise testing and commissioning activities for electrical systems in offshore platforms and substations.
- Plan and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for electrical equipment.
- Perform testing and commissioning of transformers, generators, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, and power distribution systems up to 1320 kVA.
- Manage commissioning of substation equipment including transformers, protection relays, switchgear, and control systems.
- Prepare and review commissioning procedures, method statements, and test reports.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors, and client teams to ensure smooth commissioning activities.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and client requirements.
- Lead troubleshooting and fault analysis during commissioning.
- Monitor commissioning progress and ensure timely completion of activities.
- Supervise commissioning engineers and technicians at site.
- achelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 10-15 years experience in HV substations, including 132 kV
- Proven experience working on ADNOC or major Oil & Gas projects
- Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ADNOC standards
- Hands-on experience with protection relays (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, GE, SEL)
- Excellent coordination, leadership, and communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 12-15 years of experience in Electrical Testing & Commissioning in Oil & Gas / Substation projects.
- Mandatory offshore project experience.
- Strong experience in substation commissioning and electrical systems up to 1320 kVA.
- Familiarity with international standards and safety regulations related to electrical testing and commissioning.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
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