Commissioning Lead (Electrical)

Role Purpose
To lead and deliver safe, efficient, and compliant Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities for large-scale Oil & Gas / LNG projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules, technical requirements, and operational readiness objectives.

Job Location: - Ras Laffan
Working Hours/Day: – 8-10 hours a day
Working Days/Week: - 6 days a week
Working Days/ Month: - 26 days a month
Leave Rotation: - 12 weeks on/ 2 weeks off

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Lead and execute Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities in line with project deliverables and execution timelines.
2. Drive EPC Contractor performance to meet commissioning milestones through strong planning, coordination, and execution leadership.
3. Provide on-site technical leadership in substations and field locations, troubleshooting and resolving Electrical and Controls system issues during SAT, loop testing, function testing, and energization.
4. Review and approve pre-commissioning and commissioning documentation including procedures, method statements, check sheets, and work packages.
5. Facilitate effective coordination between EPC Contractor, Operations, vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams to resolve execution gaps.
6. Oversee EPC Contractor commissioning activities, ensuring appropriate resource deployment, competency validation, and compliance with project specifications and standards.
7. Ensure strict adherence to SHES (Safety, Health, Environment, and Security) requirements, actively participating in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site walkdowns.
8. Validate commissioning results and prepare detailed reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and readiness for handover.

Minimum Requirements (Person Specification)
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences (Electrical preferred).

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in commissioning for large Oil & Gas / LNG projects.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role, including oversight of contractors or vendors.
• Demonstrated experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in system completion processes, including:
  • Walkdowns
  • PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Review)
  • Certification processes
• Expertise in systemization, including:
  • Check sheet development and allocation
  • Completions databases
  • Commissioning procedures and method statements
• Hands-on experience with High Voltage and Low Voltage systems, including:
  • Substations (132kV and below)
  • Transformers and switchboards
  • UPS systems and battery chargers
  • Earthing and lightning protection
  • Lighting systems
  • Cathodic protection and heating systems
• Experience with compressors and control systems.
• Knowledge of international electrical standards and best practices.
• Experience in substation commissioning.
• Exposure to greenfield and brownfield projects, including shutdowns and tie-ins (preferred).

Technical & Business Skills

• Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities in complex project environments.
• Proficiency in commissioning tools and completions database software such as WinPCS, ICAPS, or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical testing, inspection, and commissioning protocols.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with capability to interface across multiple levels.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Proactive mindset with strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to mentor team members and foster knowledge sharing.

Work Environment

• Predominantly site-based role, including work in substations and field locations.
• Involves close coordination with EPC contractors, subcontractors, and vendors in a dynamic project setting.

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.