Asst. Manager - Commissioning

LT-Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LT-Larsen & Toubro in Abu Dhabi seeks a commissioning engineer to execute testing, pre-commissioning, and performance verification for Solar PV plants and related electrical systems.

You will ensure adherence to project specs, grid requirements, IEC standards, and HSE guidelines while coordinating with engineering, OEMs, and client representatives.

This role offers hands-on field work with energization activities, documentation, and handover dossiers to complete project milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in solar PV commissioning and testing.
• Knowledge of grid code requirements and OEM recommendations.
• Ability to prepare test reports and commissioning dossiers.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning for PV systems and related equipment.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, checklists, and test reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, OEMs, grid operators and clients.
• Conduct electrical tests: IR, continuity, transformer, relay, functional, interlock testing.
• Support grid synchronization and PR testing.
• Verify readiness before energization and review as-built drawings.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance with IEC standards and project specs.
• Prepare final commissioning dossiers and handover documentation.

Skills

Solar PV commissioning

Electrical testing

Pre-commissioning

IEC standards

Job description

Job Purpose

To execute testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance verification activities for Solar PV plants and associated electrical systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, grid requirements, OEM recommendations, and HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for Solar PV systems, Inverters, SCB/SMB, Transformers, MV Switchgear, Protection Systems, and SCADA.
• Prepare and review commissioning procedures, method statements, checklists, and test reports.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, OEMs, Grid Operators, and Client representatives during commissioning activities.
• Conduct electrical testing including:
  • Insulation Resistance (IR) Tests
  • Continuity Tests
  • Transformer Testing
  • Protection Relay Testing
  • Functional and Interlock Testing
  • Energization Activities
• Support grid synchronization and performance ratio (PR) testing.
• Verify punch point closure and system readiness prior to energization.
• Review as-built drawings and ensure commissioning documentation is complete.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with grid code requirements, IEC standards, project specifications, and quality procedures.
• Prepare final commissioning dossiers and handover documentation.