Electrical Commissioning Lead

spie-gse; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational energy service provider is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead to oversee the commissioning engineering activities for offshore oil and gas facilities. The role demands a strong technical background with at least 15 years in the oil and gas industry and notable experience in commissioning engineering. The ideal candidate will lead teams to ensure successful energization and handover of projects. This position will be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Salary & other benefits as per standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in the oil & gas industry.
• At least 8 years of experience in commissioning engineering.
• Proven experience on offshore brownfield and greenfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning engineering phase for all electrical systems.
• Define commissioning strategies and execution sequences.
• Prepare energization philosophies and changeover plans.

Skills

Strong commissioning engineering leadership and coordination skills

Deep understanding of electrical commissioning philosophies

Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.

Reference

2026-41863

Publication date

29/01/2026

Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services

Job title

Electrical Commissioning Lead M/F

Contract type

International Contract

Contractual hours

Full time

The Commissioning Electrical Engineering Lead is responsible for the engineering, planning, and technical preparation of all electrical commissioning activities for offshore oil & gas facilities. The role focuses on commissioning engineering deliverables, system readiness, procedures, test philosophies, and technical support to site execution, ensuring safe energization and successful handover to Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Engineering & Planning

• Lead the commissioning engineering phase for all electrical systems from design completion through handover.
• Define commissioning strategies, system boundaries, priorities, and execution sequences.
• Develop, review, and approve commissioning procedures, philosophies, and test methodologies for electrical systems.
• Prepare energization philosophies, system start‑up sequences, and changeover plans for brownfield and greenfield facilities.

Electrical Systems Engineering Scope

• Act as the technical authority for commissioning of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems.
• Provide commissioning engineering support for 132 kV systems, including protection coordination, relay settings, interlocks, and grid interface requirements.
• Lead engineering activities related to HV load management, load‑shedding logic, black start philosophy, and power system stability.
• Review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination) and ensure commissioning alignment.

Modular & Offshore Integration

• Define commissioning engineering requirements for modular projects, including yard pre‑commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and offshore integration.
• Ensure consistency between yard and offshore commissioning documentation and system readiness.
• Manage commissioning engineering interfaces between packages, vendors, and offshore systems.

Interfaces & Change Management

• Coordinate commissioning engineering inputs with Design, Construction, Pre‑commissioning, Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Operations teams.
• Manage commissioning‑related design clarifications, technical queries, and field changes during the commissioning phase.
• Support resolution of punch items, non‑conformities, and late design changes impacting commissioning activities.

Handover & Documentation

• Define commissioning completion criteria and system handover requirements.
• Ensure preparation, review, and approval of commissioning dossiers, test records, system handover certificates, and as‑built documentation.
• Support operational readiness, energization approvals, and final system acceptance by the Client.

HSE & Compliance (Engineering Focus)

• Ensure commissioning engineering deliverables comply with project HSE requirements, electrical safety standards, and energization rules.
• Participate in commissioning risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP, and energization readiness reviews.
• Embed safe commissioning principles into procedures and execution plans.

Profile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in the oil & gas industry.
• At least 8 years of experience in commissioning engineering, including preparation of procedures, philosophies, and system handover.
• Proven experience on offshore brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Experience in a similar commissioning engineering lead role on at least one major project with the Subcontractor or its parent organization.
• Strong commissioning engineering experience with 132 kV electrical systems, both in engineering studies and site support.
• Demonstrated expertise in HV load management engineering, including load shedding schemes and power system operational logic.
• Proven experience in modular projects, covering yard pre‑commissioning and offshore integration.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong commissioning engineering leadership and coordination skills.
• Deep understanding of electrical commissioning philosophies and system‑based handover.
• Ability to translate design and studies into practical commissioning procedures.
• Strong interface management with EPC, vendors, and Client engineering teams.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of IEC / IEEE standards and offshore oil & gas practices.

Reporting Line

Reports to the Commissioning Manager

What can we offer you?

Salary & other benefits as per standards

Location

Minimum level of experience required

10 years or more

Required authorisations

NA

Languages

English (D-Full professional proficiency)