Senior Commissioning Engineer

Job Purpose

The Senior Commissioning Engineer’s role requires an intensive and diversified knowledge of complete electrical infrastructure start‑up and testing component commissioning and integrated systems testing. The role focuses on bringing the products and systems to a point which can be used most effectively; therefore, it is expected that the Senior Commissioning Engineer will possess a thorough understanding of manufacturing and product use as well as an in‑depth understanding of customer expectations in the UAE region.

• Client site representatives
• Contractors
• Suppliers
• Project Consultants

• Project Engineering
• Management Team

• Responsible for successfully completing the testing and the commissioning activities at EHV/HV Grid Station project site in coordination with respective internal department / team and in liaison with consultant and owner of the project.
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittal and other documentation related to HV/EHV Grid Station and Switching Station testing and commissioning.
• Provide advice on testing and commissioning procedures and documentation liaising with contractors, vendors and testing technicians.
• Assist in leading and managing internal and external commissioning resources on site.
• Identify problems and shortcomings with existing systems.
• Provide report on work progress, bringing potential problems or delays and recommending solutions.
• Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, list of deficiencies and other tools to track commissioning projects.
• Prepare the plan and overall testing and commissioning schedule in coordination with vendors/subcontractors and obtain Engineer/Owner approval.
• Direct and monitor all aspects of commissioning services including successful completion of testing and commissioning activities for both new and existing projects.
• Handle technical clarifications with OEMs and sub-contractors.
• Support in reply for site memo / NCR to resolve site technical issues and non-conformances.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors; participating in technical discussions; obtaining approvals in timely manner as requested by the Project Manager.
• Lead, develop and administer functional tests.
• Supervise testing and commissioning field activities.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in transmission and distribution technologies and sustainable energy solutions.
• Liaise with other disciplines involved in the project, ensuring integration of activities.
• Prepare and develop comprehensive reports as advised by the Project Manager.
• Provide all relevant documentation and reports as required by the consultants, clients and Project Manager within the time frame.
• Undertake additional tasks or responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Project Manager, within the scope of works.

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering.
• Maximum of 15 years as a Senior Commissioning Engineer in the Electric Power Industry in the GCC / UAE.

• Familiar with software tools such as MS Excel, AutoCAD, ETAP, MATLAB, or other power systems analysis tools would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of industry standards (IEEE, IEC) and local regulatory codes/client’s technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working in a team-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.