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Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Power Plant

Listing for: TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 350000 - 550000 AED Yearly AED 350000.00 550000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Key responsibilities
  • Execute and supervise electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, energization and start-up activities for power plant electrical systems ensuring safe, reliable and compliant operation.
  • Prepare and execute electrical commissioning procedures, test plans, checklists and energization schedules.
  • Coordinate electrical system handover completion walkdowns, punch-list clearance and readiness reviews.
  • Commission HV, MV and LV switch gear transformers, MCCs distribution panels and auxiliary power systems.
  • Perform or supervise insulation resistance, winding resistance, contact resistance, transformer ratio, breaker timing and other applicable electrical tests.
  • Verify protection relays, protection settings, interlocks, trip circuits and electrical protection schemes.
  • Commission generators and associated excitation synchronization protection and auxiliary systems within the assigned scope.
  • Test UPS systems, battery chargers, DC systems, emergency diesel generators and essential power supplies.
  • Verify cable continuity, phase sequence, termination integrity earthing bonding and electrical equipment identification.
  • Coordinate relay testing functional checks, electrical interlock testing and interface checks with the CI team.
  • Prepare and execute energization procedures and switching plans in coordination with authorized personnel.
  • Support generator synchronization load testing, load rejection tests and reliability or performance testing as applicable.
  • Troubleshoot electrical faults and coordinate resolution with OEMs, EPC contractors and operations personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with electrical safety rules permit-to-work procedures LOTO and approved switching protocols.
  • Compile electrical test reports, commissioning records energization certificates and handover dossiers.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

    Minimum 10 years of electrical commissioning experience in power plants, substations, or major industrial facilities.

    Experience with generator systems, transformers, HV/MV/LV switch gear, protection systems, and auxiliary power distribution.
  • Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and applicable project specifications.
  • Experience with electrical testing equipment, relay testing, energization, synchronization, and commissioning safety requirements.
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