Electrical Manager

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead the testing activities for substations, including GIS, AIS, transformers, and switchgear.

You will review specifications, supervise QA/QC, witness FAT/SAT, coordinate with vendors, and ensure QA/QC compliance, handover to client.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and commissioning of substations.
• Ability to lead testing teams and coordinate with vendors.
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed testing and commissioning plans and schedules.
• Review project specs, drawings and vendor documents.
• Witness FAT and SAT and lead testing of protection schemes.
• Configure, test and troubleshoot protection relays and SCADA integration.
• Coordinate with client, consultant and authorities for inspections and approvals.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff.

Skills

Testing & Commissioning

Substation testing

Protection relays

SCADA integration

Tools

Testing equipment

FAT/SAT witnessing

Job description

• Develop detailed testing & commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and vendor documents.
• Manage and supervise testing & commissioning activities for substation equipment, including:
• Power Transformers
• Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) / Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS)
• MV/LV Switchgear
• Protection relays and control systems
• Control & relay panels
• Cables and cable systems
• Ensure all pre-commissioning checks and energization procedures are followed.
• Witness and approve factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Lead testing of protection schemes, including distance, differential, overcurrent, and backup protection.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot protection relays.
• Verify SCADA integration and communication protocols.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized testing and system integration.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures and standards.
• Review and approve test reports and commissioning records.
• Maintain proper documentation for all testing activities.
• Manage and supervise commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Allocate work and monitor team performance.
• Provide technical guidance and training.
• Coordinate with client, consultant, and authorities for inspections and approvals.
• Attend meetings and provide technical updates.
• Support final project handover and client acceptance.