Commissioning Electrical System Engineer

NES Fircroft Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Commissioning Electrical Systems Engineer for a long-term FPSO commissioning project in Dubai, followed by work in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and will coordinate complex commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with safety and project standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in operation, project execution, and commissioning.
• Experience with electrification projects and FPSO redeployments is advantageous.
• Recent experience on UK North Sea projects and in Middle East/Southeast Asian shipyards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities conform to contract, prioritizing health and safety.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and ensure compliance.
• Develop and review commissioning procedures and participate in handover processes.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Systematic skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor-level technical education or equivalent experience

Job description

UK Nationals Only: Currently hiring for a Commissioning Electrical Systems Engineer to join our client on a long-term FPSO commissioning project, starting with 6-8 months in Dubai followed by continuation in Aberdeen through to 2027. Visa and flights will be included for the Dubai stint.

If you have 15+ years of experience and are available for an ASAP start, please contact [e-mail] to learn more about the project, client, and rates.

Job Title:

Commissioning Electrical Systems Engineer

Location:

Dubai – Aberdeen

Contract length:

6-8 months in Dubai, with ongoing commissioning in Aberdeen

Role Summary:

The Commissioning Electrical Systems Engineer, reporting to the Commissioning Electrical Lead, will be an integral part of the project team, working collaboratively within the organization, systems, plans, procedures, and methods. This role involves pre-commissioning and dynamic commissioning of electrical low and high voltage systems related to a life extension project, including HV and LV distribution systems, downstream subsystems, small power distribution, lighting, sockets, and Heat Trace.

The engineer is responsible for monitoring the quality of discipline-related documentation, ensuring all necessary information for commissioning and start-up is available from all contractor sides, and reviewing FAT, SAT, and vendor procedures. Close coordination with engineering, construction, and management will be required to ensure alignment on plans and progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure activities conform to contract, Yard Execution Plan, and regulations, prioritizing health, safety, and environmental considerations.
• Act in accordance with company values and HSE programs, representing the electrical commissioning discipline.
• Coordinate with the base organization, project team, operations, and client to ensure clear scope definition and compliance.
• Execute commissioning activities following established procedures, plans, and safety requirements.
• Participate in establishing and managing the commissioning network within the Project Completion System (PIMS CMS).
• Ensure timely planning and execution of commissioning activities, including reporting and documentation in PIMS CMS.
• Contribute to risk management and change processes, and support interface coordination across disciplines and contractors.
• Develop and review commissioning procedures, dossiers, and participate in handover processes to operations.
• Participate in design reviews, safety studies, inspections, and meetings, providing updates on progress and delays.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and provide discipline-specific assistance as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor-level technical education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in operation, project execution, and commissioning.
• Experience with electrification projects, FPSO redeployments, and international projects is advantageous.
• Recent experience on UK North Sea projects and in Middle East/Southeast Asian shipyards is a plus.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and systematic skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft is a leading engineering staffing provider supporting sectors worldwide, offering comprehensive support from visas to benefits and accommodations.