Electrical Commissioning Manager

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.

is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager to lead electrical testing, commissioning and energisation activities for major power generation, substation and energy infrastructure projects in Singapore. The role involves creating commissioning plans, coordinating LV/MV/HV systems, supervising commissioning engineers and technicians, and ensuring safe handover to operations while adhering to project standards and HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in electrical testing and commissioning, with leadership of commissioning teams on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV/HV electrical systems and power distribution.
• Hands-on experience with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, generators and protection systems.
• Experience with energisation, relay testing, primary/secondary injection and functional testing.
• Familiar with LOTO and PTW requirements and site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical testing and commissioning activities across the project.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, schedules and turnover strategies.
• Oversee LV/MV/HV system commissioning, energisation and system integration.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, C&I, DCS/SCADA, Construction and Operations teams.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records and handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, electrical standards and HSE procedures.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning leadership

Project coordination

Site leadership

Problem solving

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Power Engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Manager - Power Plant / Substation Projects

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Power Generation / Transmission & Distribution / Energy

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager to lead electrical testing, commissioning and energisation activities for major power generation, substation and energy infrastructure projects in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical testing and commissioning activities across the project.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, schedules and system turnover strategies.
• Manage commissioning of LV, MV and HV electrical systems .
• Oversee testing and energisation of switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, generators, UPS/DC systems and electrical distribution equipment .
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, cold commissioning, hot commissioning and energisation activities.
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, protection drawings and commissioning procedures .
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with Mechanical, C&I, DCS/SCADA, Construction and Operations teams .
• Manage testing activities including insulation resistance, HV testing, transformer testing, relay/protection testing, primary/secondary injection and functional testing .
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for equipment testing, troubleshooting and commissioning support.
• Lead SAT, system functional testing and integrated commissioning activities .
• Manage electrical isolation, LOTO and Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements during commissioning.
• Ensure systems are safely released for energisation and operation.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of electrical and commissioning issues.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor commissioning performance and progress.
• Manage commissioning punch lists, system completion records and outstanding technical issues.
• Prepare and review commissioning reports, test records and handover documentation.
• Coordinate system turnover and final handover to the customer/operations team.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with project specifications, electrical standards, quality requirements and HSE procedures.
• Lead and coordinate Electrical Commissioning Engineers, technicians, vendors and contractors as required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in electrical testing and commissioning , with previous experience leading commissioning teams or major project packages.
• Strong experience on land-based power plants, substations, utilities, Waste-to-Energy or major industrial electrical projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV/HV electrical systems and power distribution .
• Hands-on understanding of switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, generators, UPS/DC systems and protection systems .
• Experience with energisation, protection testing, relay testing, primary/secondary injection and functional testing .
• Good understanding of commissioning procedures, system completion and handover processes.
• Familiar with electrical isolation, LOTO and Permit-to-Work requirements .
• Experience coordinating OEMs, contractors, engineering teams and customers.
• Strong leadership, troubleshooting and site coordination skills.
• Able to manage multiple electrical systems and commissioning priorities within project schedules.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with exposure to the following would be advantageous:

Power Plants | Waste-to-Energy | CCGT | Substations | Utilities | LV/MV/HV | Switchgear | Transformers | MCC | Motors | Generators | UPS/DC | Protection Relays | Primary Injection | Secondary Injection | Energisation | SAT | DCS/SCADA | LOTO | PTW | System Completion | Commissioning Management

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.