Testing & Commissioning Manager – PV / BESS / Substation

Tanqeeb

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates invites an experienced Test & Commissioning Lead to oversee all testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities on large-scale energy projects.

You will develop plans, procedures, and schedules, and coordinate with project teams, HSE, and subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time delivery. The role requires strong technical skills and UAE site experience, with a track record in Solar PV, BESS, or substations.

Qualifications

  • Experience in utility-scale renewable energy or power projects.
  • Experience in Solar PV, BESS, Substations.
  • Proven experience managing T&C teams and coordinating site commissioning.
  • Strong coordination and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a project/site environment.
  • Experience with testing and commissioning procedures for electrical systems.
  • UAE project/site experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all testing and commissioning activities for assigned projects.
  • Develop and implement testing and commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
  • Coordinate with project, construction, engineering, HSE, and subcontractor teams to ensure smooth execution.
  • Supervise and manage T&C teams, subcontractors, and site activities.
  • Ensure testing and commissioning activities are carried out as per approved procedures, project specifications, and applicable standards.
  • Coordinate equipment testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and handover activities.
  • Review testing procedures, method statements, checklists, and commissioning documentation.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, OEMs, and other project stakeholders during commissioning activities.
  • Monitor project progress and resolve technical or site-related issues affecting commissioning schedules.
  • Ensure proper documentation and completion of testing and commissioning records.
  • Support troubleshooting and rectification of issues identified during testing and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during all T&C activities.

Skills

T&C management
Renewable energy
Solar PV
BESS
Substations
Coordination
Communication
Troubleshooting
Stakeholder management
Project site experience (UAE)

Job description

  • Lead and manage all testing and commissioning activities for assigned projects.
  • Develop and implement testing and commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
  • Coordinate with project, construction, engineering, HSE, and subcontractor teams to ensure smooth execution.
  • Supervise and manage T&C teams, subcontractors, and site activities.
  • Ensure testing and commissioning activities are carried out as per approved procedures, project specifications, and applicable standards.
  • Coordinate equipment testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and handover activities.
  • Review testing procedures, method statements, checklists, and commissioning documentation.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, OEMs, and other project stakeholders during commissioning activities.
  • Monitor project progress and resolve technical or site-related issues affecting commissioning schedules.
  • Ensure proper documentation and completion of testing and commissioning records.
  • Support troubleshooting and rectification of issues identified during testing and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during all T&C activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Strong experience in utility-scale renewable energy or power projects.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: Solar PV, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), Substations.
  • Proven experience managing T&C teams and coordinating site commissioning activities.
  • Good understanding of testing and commissioning procedures for electrical systems and equipment.
  • Strong coordination and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively in a project/site environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience working on large-scale projects will be preferred.
  • UAE project/site experience is an advantage.
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