Commissioning Lead - Electrical

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment firm is seeking a Commissioning Lead – Electrical for a major LNG project in Qatar. This role involves overseeing Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning for electrical systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years commissioning experience in Oil & Gas, with supervisory experience preferred. The position demands strong leadership, safety adherence, and project milestone management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of commissioning experience in Oil & Gas.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role.
• Experience with High and Low Voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities.
• Ensure project milestone compliance by EPC Contractor.
• Provide field leadership during troubleshooting and testing.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Completions database software (WinPCS, ICAPS)

Job description

Commissioning Lead – Electrical

Location: Qatar Onshore – Ras Laffan

Contract Type: MFA, 36 months

Work Schedule: 10 hours/day, 6 days/week, 26 days/month

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated End Date: December 2027+

We are supporting a leading LNG company in Qatar to recruit a Commissioning Lead – Electrical for the NFXP Onshore project. The role is responsible for overseeing Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities for electrical and control systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution in line with project specifications.

Reporting and Relationships

• Reports to Head of Commissioning
• No direct reports
• Internal: Frequent collaboration with NFXP Onshore Project PMT
• External: Frequent interaction with EPC Contractor, OEMs, Vendors, Subcontractors, Utilities, and Engineering/Specialist Consultants

Job Context & Major Challenges

• Ensure all planning and execution of Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning is achieved by the EPC Contractor and stakeholders in line with project requirements
• Manage effective interfaces with existing facilities and other EPC projects
• Major challenges: guiding EPC Contractor teams to deliver milestones, maintaining stakeholder alignment, working safely in SIMOPS and Brownfield areas

Key Accountabilities

• Provide Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning expertise and lead safe execution of the scope of work
• Lead planning and execution, ensuring EPC Contractor meets project milestones
• Provide field leadership during troubleshooting, testing, and energisation activities including SAT, Loop, and Function Tests
• Review, develop, and supervise check sheets, procedures, method statements, and work packages
• Support EPC Contractor coordination with Operations and other disciplines
• Validate EPC Contractor personnel, tools, and procedures against project requirements
• Ensure adherence to SHES procedures, participate in toolbox talks and walkdowns
• Prepare reports and validate testing and commissioning results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 8 years’ commissioning experience in Oil & Gas, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role
• Experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer with broad commissioning planning and execution experience for LNG or Oil & Gas facilities
• Knowledge of System Completion Process, technical and contractual walkdowns, and PSSR procedures
• Experience in systemisation including check sheet development, completions database management, and method statements
• Experience with High and Low Voltage systems (132kV to low voltage), Transformers, Switchboards, Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection, UPS, Battery Chargers, Heating Systems, Cathodic Protection, and compressors with control systems
• Experience in sub-station Pre-commissioning and commissioning, brownfield and greenfield, including shutdowns and tie-ins
• Familiarity with international electrical standards and best practices

Technical & Business Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong analytical, organisational, coordination, reporting, and planning skills
• Good communication and ability to interface at all levels
• Strong team leadership, integrity, interpersonal understanding, and self-confidence
• Familiarity with completions database software (e.g., WinPCS, ICAPS)