Commissioning Engineer (Electrical)

Archirodon Group N.V; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon Group N.V in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in line with ADNOC standards. You will review diagrams, coordinate with design, construction and instrumentation teams, and supervise subcontractor teams to ensure system readiness and safe energization.

The role requires hands-on testing of insulation, continuity, functional and interlock tests, plus generation of test packs and turnover documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• ADNOC-approved or equivalent commissioning safety certification is an advantage.
• Training in Electrical Safety Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PTW systems preferred.
• Minimum 10-12 years experience in electrical commissioning within Oil & Gas Power Generation or Petrochemical projects.
• Experience with EPC or PMC contractors under ADNOC QP or Aramco projects preferred.
• Proven background in field execution system energization and documentation control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities per ADNOC standards.
• Review single line diagrams, control schematics, cable schedules and electrical layouts for commissioning readiness.
• Conduct insulation resistance, continuity, functional and interlock testing and maintain test records.
• Coordinate with design, construction and instrumentation teams to ensure system completion and punch list closure.
• Ensure safe energization of electrical equipment following PTW procedures.
• Lead subcontractor commissioning teams ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test packs, red-line drawings and turnover documentation.
• Support handover to Operations and assist during performance testing.
• System energization of substations and MCCs with HV switching and PLC/DCS integration before plant start-up.

Skills

Power distribution systems

Electrical testing procedures

Standards understanding

SCMS/SCADA familiarity

Test equipment knowledge

MS Office & testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

ADNOC-approved commissioning certification

Electrical Safety LOTO & PTW training

Tools

OMICRON/Doble software

CMS/Commissioning tracking systems

AutoCAD (basic)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan prepare and executeelectrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activitiesas per project procedure ADNOC standards and applicable IEC codes.
• Reviewsingle line diagrams control schematics cable schedules and electrical layoutsto confirm readiness for commissioning.
• Conductinspection testing and energizationof electrical systems includingtransformers switchgear (LV/MV/HV) MCCs motors UPS lighting and earthing systems.
• Lead/Perform insulation resistance continuity functional and interlock testingand maintain proper test records.
• Coordinate with design construction and instrumentation teams to ensuresystem completion and punch list closure.
• Ensuresafe energizationof electrical equipment following company and ADNOCPermit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.
• Supervise subcontractor commissioning teams ensuring compliance with project safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system faults during pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Prepare and submitcommissioning reports test packs red-line drawings and turnover documentation.
• Support thehandover processto the Operations team and assist during performance testing.
• System energization of majorsubstations and MCCs coordination of high-voltage switching operations and integrated testing with PLC/DCS systems prior to plant start-up.

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth understanding ofpower distribution systems protection and control schemes.
• Proficiency inelectrical testing procedures including primary/secondary injection relay configuration and motor solo run testing.
• Good command ofIEC IEEE and ADNOC electrical standards.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity withSCMS SCADA integration and system turnover softwares.
• Familiar withtest equipmentsuch as megger primary/secondary injection kits relay test set and multi-meters etc

• Proactive team player with strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Able to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines.
• Safety-oriented mindset and disciplined documentation habit.
• Effective communicatorcapable of technical reporting and vendor liaison.

IT / Software Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Electrical Testing Tools (OMICRON/Doble software) and CMS/Commissioning tracking systems.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD for red-line updates is beneficial.

Languages

• English Full Professional Proficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineeringfrom a recognized university.
• ADNOC-approved or equivalent certification in commissioning or HV/LV safety will be an advantage.
• Recognized training inElectrical Safety LockoutTagout (LOTO) and PTW systemspreferred.
• Essential: Minimum1012 years experience in electrical commissioning withinOil & Gas Power Generation or Petrochemical projects.
• Experience with EPC or PMC contractors under ADNOC QP or Aramco projects preferred.
• Proven background infield execution system energization and documentation control.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1