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Senior Engineer, Commissioning - Electrical

Penspen

Abu Dhabi, UAEAED 16,667-25,000/moToday
UAEEngineering & ManufacturingFull Time

Skills Required

CommunicationLeadershipElectricalSafety

Job Description

<div><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering</li><li>Chartered Engineer (preferred but not mandatory)</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>15+ years in electrical engineering within oil&gas industry</li><li>Minimum 7 years in commissioning roles</li><li>Strong experience in PMC or EPC projects</li><li>Prior experience in ADNOC or Middle East offshore/onshore projects highly preferred</li><li>Experience on island/offshore remote sites (like Das Island) is an advantage</li></ul><h3>Technical Skills</h3><ul><li>Strong knowledge of:<ul><li>Power distribution systems</li><li>Protection relays (ABB, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)</li><li>HV switching and synchronization</li></ul></li><li>Familiar with commissioning tools and test equipment</li><li>Understanding of SCADA/DCS interface with electrical systems</li></ul><h3>Soft Skills</h3><ul><li>Leadership and team coordination</li><li>Strong communication with multinational teams</li><li>Problem‑solving under pressure</li><li>Ability to work in remote/island conditions</li></ul><h3>Job Description</h3><p>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.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ol><li><b>Commissioning Planning&Coordination</b><ul><li>Review and validate commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.</li><li>Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, and operations teams.</li><li>Ensure readiness for pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.</li><li>Commissioning procedures&plans.</li><li>System handover certificates.</li><li>Energization approvals.</li><li>Commissioning dossiers.</li></ul></li><li><b>Electrical Systems Commissioning</b><ul><li>Supervise commissioning of:<ul><li>HV/MV/LV switchgear</li><li>Transformers</li><li>UPS systems&battery banks</li><li>Motor Control Centers (MCCs)</li><li>Electrical drives and motors</li><li>Earthing&lightning protection systems</li></ul></li><li>Witness FAT, SAT, and site acceptance tests.</li></ul></li><li><b>Pre‑Commissioning&Testing</b><ul><li>Ensure proper execution of:<ul><li>Cable testing (IR, Hi‑Pot, continuity)</li><li>Relay protection testing and coordination</li><li>Functional and loop checks</li></ul></li><li>Verify system completion and punch list clearance.</li></ul></li><li><b>Compliance&Standards</b><ul><li>Ensure all activities comply with:<ul><li>ADNOC standards</li><li>IEC / IEEE standards</li><li>Project specifications and HSE requirements</li></ul></li><li>Enforce PTW (Permit to Work) and LOTO procedures.</li></ul></li><li><b>Interface Management</b><ul><li>Act as focal point between:<ul><li>EPC contractor</li><li>Client (ADNOC)</li><li>Operations&maintenance teams</li></ul></li><li>Support smooth system handover and startup.</li></ul></li><li><b>Documentation&Reporting</b><ul><li>Review and approve:<ul><li>Commissioning dossiers</li><li>Test reports and check sheets</li><li>As‑built drawings</li></ul></li><li>Prepare daily/weekly progress reports.</li></ul></li><li><b>Troubleshooting&Support</b><ul><li>Identify and resolve electrical issues during commissioning.</li><li>Provide technical guidance for system energization and startup.</li></ul></li></ol><h3>HSE Requirements</h3><ul><li>Strong commitment to HSE policies</li><li>Experience in high‑risk environments (live plants, hydrocarbons)</li><li>Knowledge of:<ul><li>PTW systems</li><li>LOTO</li><li>Electrical safety standards</li></ul></li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr