Commissioning Electrical Supervisor (Lead)

Hatch Ltd.; Katowice; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Electrical Supervisor Lead in Katowice, Poland. The role involves leading the electrical testing of the Distribution System, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing project resources. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in similar roles and strong leadership skills. The firm promotes a diverse workplace and encourages applicants with varying backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for innovative solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a similar role on major projects.
• Strong technical background in electrical systems.
• Site experience in an operating plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical testing and handover of the Electrical Distribution System.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement detailed testing plans.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Professional Electrical Engineer qualification

Job description

Date: Oct 29, 2025

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 96602

Job Category: Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world‑class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry‑leading efficiencies, our best‑in‑class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Commissioning Electrical Supervisor (Lead)

Commissioning Electrical Supervisor Lead

Hatch is currently seeking a Commissioning – Electrical Supervisor Lead. The selected candidate will work as part of the Project’s EPCM team. The successful candidate for this position will become a member of the EPCM construction management team staff and will assist the Commissioning Manager, the Project Controls Staff, the Field Engineering Staff, the Quality Assurance Staff. This position requires the ability to pass all physicals necessary to make field visits and inspections of on‑going commissioning field conditions.

This role supports the Commissioning Manager (CM). The electrical commissioning lead is responsible for electrical engineering inputs to the Pre‑operational Testing and Commissioning activities, including system scoping, testing procedures, risk assessment and mitigations.

The incumbent will work in close cooperation with the Engineering Team, Construction Team, Construction Contractors, Commissioning Teams, and Owner’s Teams to achieve successful delivery of the Electrical Distribution System from construction completion, pre‑op testing and commissioning through to handover to Owner’s operations team, in compliance with the project requirements.

The Commissioning Electrical Supervisor Lead will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the Works are undertaken safely, in compliance with the Contract and Regulatory requirements;
• Identifying quality issues;
• Observing and undertaking tests and inspections;
• Direct responsibility to manage the testing and handover of the Electrical Distribution System.
• Providing Electrical leadership for all electrical testing procedures, incident investigations and technical issue resolution.
• Supporting the electrical requirements of the Pre‑Operational Testing Area Managers through the provision of suitably qualified personnel and provide regular audits of the Area electrical activities to ensure compliance with Site and Project procedures.

The Commissioning Electrical Supervisor Lead is a specialized position with responsibility for leading the Electrical Distribution System testing process from the construction completion milestone through to successful handover to Operations. The position is responsible for all aspects of Electrical Distribution System testing including detailed scope definition, implementation planning and execution. The Lead Pre‑Operational Testing Electrical Engineer forms and directs a multi‑disciplinary team required to successfully accomplish the defined goals of Pre‑op Testing. The Lead Pre‑Operational Testing Electrical Engineer is responsible for health, safety and environmental performance for all facilities under his/her control during the Pre‑op phase.

The Lead Pre‑Operational Testing Electrical Engineer must have significant technical knowledge and background on construction, testing and operation of modern high and medium voltage electrical distribution systems. The position requires substantial management, influence and communications skills since appropriate management and control systems for the Pre‑Operational Testing phase success must be established with both direct and indirect reports. The incumbent must have knowledge, skills and ability to manage a diverse group of personnel. The position requires good knowledge of professional project completion management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of detailed testing plan for the Electrical Distribution System including schedule and budget fully integrated with the project schedule and budget.
• Responsible for the application of Project safety management systems during Pre‑Operational Testing, adapting them to the specific needs and any unique risks present.
• The Lead Pre‑Operational Testing Electrical Engineer is responsible for health, safety and environmental performance for all facilities under his/her control during Pre‑operational Testing.
• Responsible for the development and delivery of an Electrical Distribution System Commissioning plan – including:
• Scoped commissionable systems and sub‑systems
• Safety procedures
• Responsibility matrix
• Turn Over Package list correlated with Commissionable systems
• Handover procedures (including TOP, acceptance tests, forms, process)
• System commissioning procedures (detailed description of actions)

Relevant documents and information (engineering, vendor/equipment manuals, vendor documents)

• Resources (staff) list
• Raw materials, intermediates and spares list
• Identified risks (system specific) and mitigations
• Responsible for the development and implementation of detailed Technical testing plans for the Electrical Distribution System.
• Responsible for the Electrical testing team and to oversee the recruitment, mobilization, training, supervision and de‑mobilization of electrical team personnel.
• Responsible for the safe and timely execution of all Pre‑Operational Testing activities for their scope, and integration of their activities with both Project and Operations.
• Responsible for managing interfaces with Area Pre‑Operational Testing Managers, and also overseeing the placement and work quality of electrical resources deployed to each area.
• Responsible for the development of handover and acceptance criteria and plans, from the Construction team to the Commissioning team, and from the Commissioning team to the Operations team, including:
• Staged completion/turnover and acceptance certificates, by facility, system or sub‑system as appropriate
• Punch lists and deficiency management
• Inspection and Testing Check Lists
• Test Reports
• Turnover package contents and standards
• Responsible to ensure that all Electrical Distribution System documentation is delivered. This includes (but not limited to) O&M manuals, training materials, Engineering databases for O&M systems upload, spares lists and spares.
• Responsible for the coordination of vendor representatives required during Electrical System testing.
• Works with the Lead Pre‑Operational Testing Systems and Process Control Engineer to ensure the development and implementation of plans for Pre‑Operational Testing of control systems, automation and instrumentation. Responsible for Electrical Distribution System control system acceptance.
• Responsible for the development and communication of the requirements and timing for materials, resources, and external services for Electrical Distribution System testing and ensures these requirements are secured.
• Manages the Electrical Distribution System Commissioning phase cost and schedule vs. budget and plan.
• Reports physical progress and performance of Electrical Distribution System commissioning phase activities and deliverables, vs. budget and plan.

Qualifications and Experience:

• The position requires a professional Electrical Engineer or an individual with significant technical experience having a strong technical background in similar facilities and good knowledge of project completion management. Strong leadership and communication skills are a must.

• Site experience in an operating plant.
• Minimum (10) ten years experience in a similar role on major projects in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflow in the execution of projects.
• Functional knowledge of all project discipline systems, design and reporting processes.
• Good working knowledge of design review and reporting technologies used for the project.
• Experience with hazard identification and risk management practices.
• Good understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies in a project environment.
• Good organizational skills.

Strong leadership and coordination skills.

• Well developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is advantageous.
• Harmonogram prac.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.