Electrical Commissioning Specialist

Aldebaran Group; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALDEBARAN Group is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Specialist to join a major industrial project in the Netherlands. The role covers on-site pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization of HV/MV electrical systems, GIS, transformers and distribution equipment.

You'll work with commissioning and construction teams, vendors and subcontractors, ensuring electrical safety, quality, and compliance, and you will report results and drive handovers to start-up teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in industrial electrical commissioning.
• Hands-on with pre-commissioning, commissioning and energization phases.
• Knowledge of electrical testing, protection systems, interlocks, functional testing, and distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization of HV/MV electrical systems, GIS, transformers, and distribution equipment.
• Perform and participate in electrical testing, protection tests, interlock checks, functional testing, and loop checks.
• Participate in the commissioning of power conversion, reactive power compensation, and harmonic filtering systems.
• Verify electrical installations and equipment prior to energization, in accordance with commissioning procedures and documentation.
• Participate in Construction-to-Commissioning handovers, punch list follow-up, and verification of technical documentation.
• Identify anomalies and non-conformances during testing and contribute to their resolution with the relevant teams.
• Report commissioning activities, test results, and outstanding issues.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, quality, and grid requirements during site activities.

Skills

HV/MV systems

Electrical commissioning

Testing & protection

DCS knowledge

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Specialist- ref. JOB-1596

Mission Context

As part of a major industrial project, we are looking for an Electrical Commissioning Specialist with expertise in HV/MV electrical systems, power conversion, and electrical equipment commissioning.

You will be involved on site during the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization phases, performing and supporting inspections, testing, and commissioning activities through to system handover to the start-up teams.

You will work closely with the commissioning and construction teams, electrical equipment vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with electrical safety, quality, and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization of HV/MV electrical systems, GIS, transformers, and distribution equipment.
• Perform and/or participate in electrical testing, protection tests, interlock checks, functional testing, and loop checks.
• Participate in the commissioning of power conversion, reactive power compensation, and harmonic filtering systems.
• Verify electrical installations and equipment prior to energization, in accordance with commissioning procedures and documentation.
• Participate in Construction-to-Commissioning handovers, punch list follow-up, and verification of technical documentation.
• Identify anomalies and non-conformances during testing and contribute to their resolution with the relevant teams.
• Report commissioning activities, test results, and outstanding issues.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, quality, and grid requirements during site activities.

Required Profile

• Strong experience in industrial electrical commissioning, ideally involving HV/MV systems.
• Hands-on experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization phases.
• Good knowledge of electrical testing, protection systems, interlocks, functional testing, and distribution equipment.
• Experience with GIS, transformers, power conversion systems, or reactive power compensation is a plus.
• Good understanding of electrical and E&I documentation related to commissioning.
• Basic knowledge of pre-commissioning and DCS is appreciated.
• Autonomous, rigorous, and able to communicate effectively in an international environment.
• Fluent in English.

YOUR MOTIVATION

You are not only an excellent Commissioning Specialist, but you are also committed to delivering your project with minimal environmental impact, identifying the most cost-effective solutions to reduce the project’s carbon footprint and minimize its impact on the project site.

ALDEBARAN Group

ALDEBARAN Group operates in the energy and infrastructure sectors, supporting its clients in France and internationally.

The company supports clients committed to reducing their carbon and environmental impact in the coming years, with the ambition of reaching net zero as early as possible.

We also recruit the best engineers and managers to help our clients move in this direction as quickly as possible.

This does not mean limiting our recruitment to environmental specialists, but rather identifying talents who consider net zero to be an essential part of their professional activity.