Commissioning Engineer

Lantern Systems Co. Ltd; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Systems Co. Ltd in Saudi Arabia seeks a Commissioning Engineer to plan, coordinate, execute, and supervise commissioning across ELV, security, electrical, or multi-disciplinary packages, ensuring tests, validation, and handover per Aramco/HCIS/EPC standards.

You will travel as required, review drawings and FATs, lead SATs, and prepare dossiers and turnover packages while coordinating with clients and internal teams to deliver milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/ electronics/ instrumentation or related field.
• 5–7 years of commissioning experience in ELV/ICT/security/electrical projects.
• Experience with Aramco/HCIS/SABIC/NEOM projects preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, ITPs and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and supervise commissioning activities across the project lifecycle.
• Lead tests: functionality, integration, performance, reliability; ensure readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and QA/QC teams.
• Interface with client representatives for inspections, approvals, and sign-offs.
• Prepare commissioning dossiers, test reports, checklists, turnover packages and logs.
• Support end-user training and post-handover warranty activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Communication Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline

Tools

ELV/ICT systems

Network Switching

BMS/SCADA interfaces

Test equipment

Job description

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