Electrical Commissioning Lead – Oil & Gas (US/Israel)

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Coordinator to join its Oil & Gas Operations Americas unit, with a US base and rotations to Israel. The role emphasizes safety, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, construction, and operations.

Candidates should have extensive commissioning experience in upstream oil & gas facilities, strong English communication skills, and the ability to manage a team of electrical leads and technicians in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Motivated self-starter with complex problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and team-oriented collaboration.
• Experience in upstream/midstream oil and gas facilities commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical commissioning team to completion with injury-free execution.
• Supervise lockout/tagout program and safety practices on site.
• Assist Commissioning Manager with planning, development and reporting.
• Develop detailed commissioning and start-up procedures for electrical systems.
• Provide on-site leadership for a multi-discipline team of leads and technicians.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations and vendors for procedures and input.
• Prepare and approve job cards for pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Coordinate with Construction/Mechanical Completion daily.
• Ensure timely completion of walk-downs and punch lists.
• Support testing, handover documentation, and turnover to offshore operations.

Skills

Electrical theory

Team leadership

Commissioning

Hazard analysis

LOTO procedures

Education

Higher National Certificate (Engineering)

Tools

SCADA

PLC controls

Job description

Wood is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Coordinator to join its Oil & Gas Operations Americas unit, with a US base and rotations to Israel. The role emphasizes safety, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, construction, and operations.

Candidates should have extensive commissioning experience in upstream oil & gas facilities, strong English communication skills, and the ability to manage a team of electrical leads and technicians in a fast-paced