The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and supervising all commissioning activities across the project lifecycle for ELV, security systems, electrical, mechanical, or multi-disciplinary packages. The role ensures that systems are tested, validated, and handed over in accordance with project specifications, client standards (Aramco/HCIS/EPC), and operational requirements.
Location
Project-based (KSA) – Candidate must be willing to travel and relocate as required
Key Responsibilities
1. Commissioning Planning & Strategy
- Develop the overall commissioning plan, procedures, schedules, and resource requirements.
- Define system boundaries, commissioning stages, and ITPs in alignment with project specifications.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and QA/QC teams to ensure readiness.
- Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, vendor documentation, FAT reports, and method statements.
- Verify installation completion through inspections, punch lists, and readiness checklists.
- Ensure proper calibration, configuration, and connectivity of devices before functional testing.
- Lead implementation of commissioning tests such as functionality, integration, performance, and reliability tests.
- Supervise commissioning technicians and subcontractors to ensure proper execution.
- Conduct system integration testing for ELV/ICT/security systems (CCTV, ACS, IDS, PA, Structured Cabling, Network Systems).
- Review and validate test results and logs and ensure compliance with standards.
4. Client Coordination & Approvals
- Interface with client representatives (Aramco PMT, HCIS, EPC, Consultant) for inspections, approvals, and sign-offs.
- Lead SAT (Site Acceptance Test) and demonstrate system functionalities.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to close NCRs, punch points, and ensure system acceptance.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare commissioning dossiers, test reports, checklists, red-line/as-built inputs, and turnover packages.
- Maintain daily commissioning logs, progress trackers, and compliance reports.
- Ensure documentation aligns with Aramco, HCIS, or project-specific templates and requirements.
- Achieve mechanical completion (MC), pre-commissioning, commissioning, and final acceptance milestones.
- Support training for end-users and O&M teams.
- Assist in system optimization, troubleshooting, and warranty-related activities post-handover.
Qualifications & Skills
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Communication Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
Experience Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in commissioning activities for ELV, ICT, security systems, electrical, or industrial projects.
- Experience with Aramco/HCIS/SABIC/NEOM projects is preferred.
- Prior exposure to commissioning large-scale integrated security systems is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of commissioning methodologies, testing tools, and system integration practices.
- Expertise in ELV/security systems: CCTV, ACS, F&G, Radar/Perimeter Systems, Network/Switching, Structured Cabling, Servers, Storage, and BMS/SCADA interfaces.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, network layouts, ITPs, and method statements.
- Familiarity with Aramco SAT, HCIS compliance requirements, and project commissioning standards.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
- Excellent communication with client, consultant, and internal teams.
- Ability to manage high-pressure timelines and resolve technical issues proactively.
- Detailed, disciplined, and methodical approach to testing and documentation.
- Commissioning Plan & Schedule
- Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning Reports