Commissioning Engineer (Electrical)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon is building a team of experienced Commissioning Engineers in the UAE to support a major Oil & Gas EPC project. The role focuses on pre-commissioning and commissioning of electrical systems, coordinating with design, construction and instrumentation teams to ensure system readiness and safe energization.

Ideal candidates have 10–12 years of electrical commissioning experience in Oil & Gas, Power, or Petrochemical sectors, with ADNOC/PMO exposure and strong documentation discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• ADNOC-approved or equivalent certification in commissioning or HV/LV safety will be an advantage.
• Minimum 10–12 years’ experience in electrical commissioning within Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or Petrochemical projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities per project procedure, ADNOC standards, and IEC codes.
• Review single line diagrams, control schematics, cable schedules, and electrical layouts to confirm readiness for commissioning.
• Conduct inspection, testing, and energization of electrical systems including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, motors, UPS, lighting, and earthing.
• Lead/perform insulation resistance, continuity, functional, and interlock testing and maintain proper test records.
• Coordinate with design, construction, and instrumentation teams to ensure system completion and punch list closure.

Skills

Power distribution

Protection & control

Electrical testing

IEC/IEEE standards

SCADA integration

AutoCAD basics

MS Office

Leadership

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Eng

ADNOC safety cert / commissioning

LOTO/PTW training

Oil & Gas/Power experience

Tools

OMICRON

Doble

Relay test set

Megger

Multi-meter

CMS/Commissioning tracking

AutoCAD basics

Job description

• Job Level: Highly experienced professional (10 - 15 years)

Company Description

Archirodon , having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy (Oil & Gas – Power and Water), Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Archirodon has been awarded a major Oil & Gas EPC project in UAE, and is currently building a team of experienced Commissioning Engineer, who will be based in our site Office.

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 software’s.
• Familiar withtest equipmentsuch as megger, primary/secondary injection kits, relay test set, and multi-meter’s 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 communicator—capable 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

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s 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, Lockout–Tagout (LOTO), and PTW systemspreferred.
• Essential: Minimum10–12 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.