Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer
from 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC.Â
For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.
Leadtesting & commissioning (T&C) activities for132 kV / 33 kV / 11 kV substations
Review and approveT&C procedures, method statements, and checklists
Coordinate withADNOC, consultants, OEMs, and contractors during commissioning phases
Supervise testing of:
Power transformers
- Lead and supervisetesting and commissioning activities for electrical systems inoffshore platforms and substations.
- Plan and executepre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for electrical equipment.
- Perform testing and commissioning oftransformers, generators, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, and power distribution systems up to 1320 kVA.
- Manage commissioning ofsubstation equipment including transformers, protection relays, switchgear, and control systems.
- Prepare and reviewcommissioning procedures, method statements, and test reports.
- Coordinate withengineering, construction, vendors, and client teams to ensure smooth commissioning activities.
- Ensure compliance withproject specifications, safety standards, and client requirements.
- Leadtroubleshooting and fault analysis during commissioning.
- Monitor commissioning progress and ensure timely completion of activities.
- Supervise commissioning engineers and technicians at site.
achelor’s Degree inElectrical Engineering
Minimum10–15 years experience inHV substations, including132 kV
Proven experience working onADNOC or major Oil & Gas projects
Strong knowledge ofIEC, IEEE, ADNOC standards
Hands-on experience withprotection relays (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, GE, SEL)
Excellent coordination, leadership, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s Degree inElectrical Engineering.
- Minimum 12–15 years of experience in Electrical Testing & Commissioning inOil & Gas / Substation projects.
- Mandatory offshore project experience.
- Strong experience insubstation commissioning and electrical systems up to 1320 kVA.
- Familiarity withinternational standards and safety regulations related to electrical testing and commissioning.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.