GIS Commissioning Engineer

Altea Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Energy is seeking an experienced HV GIS commissioning lead to on-site oversee the testing and commissioning of high-voltage GIS equipment in Qatar. You will coordinate procedures, inspections, and HSE compliance while working with installation and commissioning teams.

The role requires hands-on GIS testing knowledge, experience with 8DQ1/8DN9 GIS, and strong SCADA/control interface understanding. You will document results and support handover activities.

Qualifications

• Extensive HV GIS commissioning experience is required.
• Hands-on GIS experience with 8DQ1 and/or 8DN9 is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GIS testing procedures, OEM requirements, and QA.
• Experience with SCADA interfaces and protection/control integration.
• Commitment to HSE standards and safe commissioning practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise on-site commissioning and testing of HV GIS equipment.
• Coordinate commissioning activities per procedures, drawings, specs, and HSE requirements.
• Review installation readiness and ensure readiness for commissioning and testing.
• Supervise GIS commissioning tasks including insulation resistance, contact resistance, and circuit breaker tests.
• Coordinate gas-handling activities per OEM procedures and KAHRAMAA requirements.
• Verify system interfaces with protection, control, SCADA, and other teams.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning records, test reports, and handover docs.
• Support troubleshooting and corrective actions during commissioning.

Skills

HV GIS commissioning

8DQ1/8DN9 GIS

GIS testing & commissioning

SCADA interfaces

HSE adherence

Job description

• Lead and supervise the commissioning and testing of high-voltage GIS equipment on site.


• Coordinate GIS commissioning activities in accordance with company /OEM procedures, approved drawings, specifications, commissioning plans, method statements, and HSE requirements.


• Review GIS installation completion and verify that equipment is ready for commissioning and testing.


• Coordinate with installation teams to ensure all mechanical and electrical installation activities are properly completed before testing.


• Supervise and/or perform GIS commissioning activities, including applicable:
  
  
  
  • Insulation resistance and electrical continuity checks
  
  
  • Contact resistance measurements
  
  
  • Circuit breaker testing and functional checks
  
  
  • Disconnector and earthing switch operational checks
  
  
  • Interlocking and control logic verification
  
  
  • CT/VT-related checks and testing
  
  
  • Protection and control interface checks
  
  
  • Gas compartment and SF₆-related checks
  
  
  • Local and remote control functional tests
  
  
  • Alarm, indication, trip, and protection signal verification
  
  
  • Auxiliary circuit and control supply checks
  
  
  
  


• Coordinate GIS gas-handling activities and verify that gas-related requirements are completed in accordance with OEM procedures.


• Verify GIS compartment integrity, gas pressure/density monitoring, alarms, and associated functional requirements.


• Review commissioning procedures, test forms, inspection records, and approved test documentation before execution.


• Identify technical issues, commissioning failures, discrepancies, and abnormal test results and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.


• Support troubleshooting and fault identification during commissioning.


• Coordinate with protection, control, SCADA, transformer, cable, and other commissioning teams to verify complete system interfaces.


• Coordinate with the client and KAHRAMAA representatives during inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.


• Ensure all commissioning results are properly recorded, reviewed, and submitted for approval.


• Prepare and maintain commissioning records, test reports, checklists, punch lists, and handover documentation.


• Monitor and close commissioning punch-list items prior to energization.


• Coordinate with the project management team and OEM representatives to ensure commissioning milestones are achieved.


• Support final system readiness checks and preparation for energization and handover.


• Ensure all commissioning activities are performed safely and in full compliance with project HSE requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience on KAHRAMAA projects in Qatar is mandatory.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in high-voltage electrical substation projects.


• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in GIS commissioning, preferably on 220 kV and/or 400 kV systems.


• Experience with company 8DQ1 and/or 8DN9 is highly preferred.


• Valid company GIS commissioning certification or recognized OEM commissioning training.


• Strong knowledge of GIS testing, commissioning procedures, quality control, and HSE requirements.


• Fluent English is mandatory; Arabic is an advantage.

Experience & Technical Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• Extensive experience with high-voltage GIS commissioning, preferably at 220 kV and/or 400 kV.


• Previous hands-on experience with 8DQ1 and/or 8DN9 GIS.


• Strong understanding of GIS commissioning procedures and OEM requirements.


• Experience with high-voltage switchgear functional testing and commissioning.


• Knowledge of GIS control, protection, interlocking, auxiliary systems, and SCADA interfaces.


• Experience in troubleshooting GIS equipment and resolving commissioning issues.


• Ability to interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and OEM documentation.


• Strong understanding of testing, inspection, quality assurance, and commissioning documentation.


• Experience working directly with clients, consultants, OEM representatives, and local utility authorities.