Commissioning Lead Electrical

Working location

Qatar onshore & offshore

Contract type

Contract

Key responsibilities

• Manage all execution of electrical commissioning activities to achieve the commissioning schedule on target with all safety requirements, especially during SIMOPS.
• Responsible for electrical commissioning activities offshore.
• Lead execution for electrical commissioning at site (offshore and onshore) and ensure commissioning execution is committed to targets defined by project management.
• Supervise contractor electrical commissioning activities, ensuring commissioning methodology is respected and system database is used properly.
• Accountable for readiness of commissioning spare parts and special tools for electrical packages.
• Manage system completion, walkdowns, and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) for electrical systems.
• Contribute to the development of commissioning documents, including procedures, method statements, and check sheets used during commissioning.
• Ensure the correct application of safety and cybersecurity procedures during electrical commissioning activities (1st energization, LOTO, PTW, JSA).
• Maintain a register of lessons learned for the offshore scope.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applied sciences or engineering.

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum 8 years' experience with large projects in the oil and gas industry, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
• Knowledge of compliance with contract requirements including codes and standards, as well as contract technical specifications.
• Experience in project execution, engineering, operations, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and systems completion.
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, datasheets, general arrangement drawings, and procedures.
• Experience with vendors operating in the LNG industry (compressors, power generation, control systems, topsides, etc).
• Demonstrated ability in managing commissioning execution and performing OTs of electrical systems such as UPS, normal and emergency power distribution, subsea cables, umbilicals, and transformers.
• Strong knowledge and experience with electrical systems including LV and HV systems, power distribution boards, control systems, protection relays, and subsea power cable.
• Familiar with LOTO procedures and electrical codes and standards.
• Experience handling EPC contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Working knowledge of ATEX/IEC regulations.
• Experience in start-up support and handover to operations.
• Offshore environment experience.

Technical and business skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on teamwork and collaboration within a project management team.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in computer applications for professional office use and some technical applications.
• Strong ability to communicate with contractor teams and obtain required information promptly.
• Experience in interface coordination, support activities, and documentation.

Additional commitments

• Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with safety, health, environment, and quality policies, regulations, and standards.
• Contribute to the development of Qatari employees as part of the Qatarization program.
• Ensure compliance with anti-trust and competition laws, and company firewall policies and procedures.

This is a dynamic opportunity for an experienced electrical commissioning professional to play a leading role in the safe and timely delivery of major offshore and onshore projects. If you have a passion for excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.