Commissioning Lead (Electrical) – EPC2
BH-315333
Posted: 07/10/2025
- Negotiable
- Qatar Qatar
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Job Specification
Responsible for overseeing Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities for assigned Areas. Ensure the EPC Contractor’s safe and efficient Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of complex Electrical and Control Systems. Ensure effective planning, set-up, testing, and troubleshooting of various components until final Integration and Dynamic Testing / Energization. Ensure Systemization, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning planning and database set-up is developed. Maintain coordination with other stakeholders. Provide clear guidance to the EPC Contractor and facilitate resolution of Electrical and Control Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning issues to meet project objectives and milestones.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering. Knowledge and/or Experience
• Eight (8) years’ experience with large-project commissioning in the Oil &Gas Industry, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
• Experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer (or equivalent) with a broad knowledge of commissioning planning and execution, for LNG or Oil & Gas facilities.
• Good understanding and experience in System Completion Process and associated phases, such as technical and contractual certificate walkdowns and PSSR procedures.
• Experience in systemization including check sheet development, checksheet allocation, completions database and development of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning procedures and method statements.
• Pre-commissioning and Commissioning experience and understanding of High and Low Voltage systems (132kV to low voltage), Transformers, Switchboards, Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection, UPS, Battery Chargers, Heating Systems and Cathodic Protection, etc.
• Experience with compressors and associated control systems.
• Good understanding of International Electrical Standards and best practices in the areas of electrical installations and testing.
• Experience of sub-station Pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Experience in both brownfield and greenfield, including shutdown activities and brownfield tie-ins, would be an advantage.
Technical and Business Skills
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Strong, proactive, analytical, organisational, coordination, reporting and planning skills for a complex, project environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact / interface at all levels.
• Strong team leadership skills, integrity, interpersonal understanding, and self-confidence, with a strong focus on supporting others, sharing information and knowledge.
• Familiarity with completions database software (e.g. WinPCS, ICAPS etc.).
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Responsible for overseeing Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities for assigned Areas. Ensure the EPC Contractor’s safe and efficient Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of complex Electrical and Control Systems. Ensure effective planning, set-up, testing, and troubleshooting of various components until final Integration and Dynamic Testing / Energization. Ensure Systemization, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning planning and database set-up is developed. Maintain coordination with other stakeholders. Provide clear guidance to the EPC Contractor and facilitate resolution of Electrical and Control Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning issues to meet project objectives and milestones.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering. Knowledge and/or Experience
• Eight (8) years’ experience with large-project commissioning in the Oil &Gas Industry, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
• Experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer (or equivalent) with a broad knowledge of commissioning planning and execution, for LNG or Oil & Gas facilities.
• Good understanding and experience in System Completion Process and associated phases, such as technical and contractual certificate walkdowns and PSSR procedures.
• Experience in systemization including check sheet development, checksheet allocation, completions database and development of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning procedures and method statements.
• Pre-commissioning and Commissioning experience and understanding of High and Low Voltage systems (132kV to low voltage), Transformers, Switchboards, Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection, UPS, Battery Chargers, Heating Systems and Cathodic Protection, etc.
• Experience with compressors and associated control systems.
• Good understanding of International Electrical Standards and best practices in the areas of electrical installations and testing.
• Experience of sub-station Pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Experience in both brownfield and greenfield, including shutdown activities and brownfield tie-ins, would be an advantage.
Technical and Business Skills
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Strong, proactive, analytical, organisational, coordination, reporting and planning skills for a complex, project environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact / interface at all levels.
• Strong team leadership skills, integrity, interpersonal understanding, and self-confidence, with a strong focus on supporting others, sharing information and knowledge.
• Familiarity with completions database software (e.g. WinPCS, ICAPS etc.).
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.