Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Power Systems

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

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.