Commissioning Manager - PV Solar

Larsen & Toubro; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Riyadh seeks a seasoned specialist to lead testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for renewable energy projects, ensuring safe energization and timely handover.

You will coordinate across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, I&C, SCADA and BESS systems, develop procedures, review test protocols, and ensure compliance with IEC standards and client requirements. Strong focus on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ability to coordinate across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, I&C, SCADA and BESS systems.
• Knowledge of IEC standards and client specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site-wide testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for PV Solar, BESS and substations.
• Develop commissioning strategy, schedule, procedures and test plans.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, I&C, SCADA, BESS and Substation systems.
• Prepare and review commissioning procedures, method statements and energization plans.
• Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Vendors, OEMs and subcontractors to ensure commissioning readiness.
• Monitor system completion, punch-point clearance and turnover of systems from construction to commissioning.
• Coordinate testing of transformers, MV/HV switchgear, protection systems, cables, earthing, SCADA, PCS/inverters and BESS systems.
• Coordinate with grid operator/client for energization, synchronization and grid compliance.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with drawings, project specifications, IEC standards and client requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and coordinate corrective actions during commissioning.
• Manage commissioning resources, equipment and test instruments.
• Monitor commissioning progress against the schedule and implement recovery actions.
• Ensure proper documentation of test results and handover dossiers.
• Lead final performance tests and support project takeover to O&M.
• Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety, LOTO, PTW and HSE requirements.

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all

Job Purpose

Responsible for planning, coordinating and managing all testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for renewable energy projects, ensuring safe, timely and successful energization and handover in accordance with project specifications, grid requirements and client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site-wide testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for PV Solar, BESS and associated substations.
• Develop and implement the overall commissioning strategy, schedule, procedures and commissioning plan.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, I&C, SCADA, BESS and Substation systems.
• Prepare and review commissioning procedures, method statements, checklists, test protocols and energization plans.
• Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, HSE, Planning, Vendors, OEMs and subcontractors to ensure commissioning readiness.
• Monitor system completion, punch-point clearance and turnover of systems from construction to commissioning.
• Coordinate testing of transformers, MV/HV switchgear, protection systems, cables, earthing, SCADA, PCS/inverters and BESS systems.
• Coordinate with grid operator/client for energization, synchronization, grid compliance and performance testing.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable IEC standards and client requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting, identify technical issues and coordinate corrective actions during commissioning.
• Manage commissioning resources, equipment, test instruments and specialist vendors.
• Monitor commissioning progress against the approved schedule and implement recovery actions where required.
• Ensure proper documentation of test results, commissioning records, punch lists and handover dossiers.
• Lead final performance tests and support successful project takeover and handover to O&M.
• Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety, LOTO, PTW and project HSE requirements.