Renewable Energy Commissioning Lead (PV & BESS)

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

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.