Senior Engineer, Commissioning - Electrical

Job Description

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (preferred but not mandatory)

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Interface Management

• Act as focal point between:
• EPC contractor
• Client (ADNOC)
• Operations & maintenance teams
• Support smooth system handover and startup.

1. Documentation & Reporting

• Review and approve:
• Commissioning dossiers
• Test reports and check sheets
• As-built drawings
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports.

1. Troubleshooting & Support

• Identify and resolve electrical issues during commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance for system energization and startup.

• Strong commitment to HSE policies
• Experience in high-risk environments (live plants, hydrocarbons)
• Knowledge of:
• PTW systems
• LOTO
• Electrical safety standards