Electrical Commissioning Lead - Oilfield Services

Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Lead

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy – Oilfield Services

Reports To: Electrical Commissioning Superintendent

Job Purpose:

The Electrical Commissioning Lead will supervise and manage field commissioning activities for electrical systems within large-scale oil and gas facilities. This role ensures all systems are tested, energized, and handed over in accordance with project standards, schedule, and HSE requirements.

Key Objectives:

• Lead and supervise electrical commissioning technicians and ensure safe, timely, and efficient execution of all commissioning activities.
• Promote and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and best practices across all work areas.
• Ensure systems meet design and operational requirements prior to handover.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Achievement of HSE objectives.
• Adherence to commissioning schedule and uptime targets.
• Accuracy of planning and reporting.

Main Responsibilities:

• Populate, verify, and update the completions database (CCMS); resolve any discrepancies with the Engineering Department.
• Review and update ITRs (Inspection Test Records) and FTRs (Functional Test Records) for electrical systems.
• Prepare and review Operational Test Procedures (OTPs) for electrical commissioning.
• Review vendor documentation including installation procedures, spares lists, and O&M manuals.
• Supervise electrical commissioning technicians during ITR-B/FTR execution, energization tests, and operational verifications.
• Ensure compliance with PTW (Permit to Work) systems, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), and site electrical safety procedures.
• Coordinate and witness pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, FAT/SAT, and equipment energization.
• Interface with construction teams to resolve punch lists, close outstanding documentation, and update as-built records.
• Ensure availability of tools, consumables, and spares for daily activities.
• Lead handover documentation process and coordinate system handovers to operations.
• Manage and control access to substations and electrical areas, ensuring only authorized personnel are permitted entry.
• Participate actively in PTW, SIMOPS, and pre-startup review meetings.
• Provide technical support during plant startup and performance testing.

Interfaces:

• Construction Team
• Vendors and Subcontractors
• Operations and Maintenance Teams
• Procurement and Logistics Teams
• Client Representatives
• Commissioning Team

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in electrical commissioning within oil and gas or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven experience delivering multiple large-scale oil and gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules, ATEX standards, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with electrical systems including switchgear, UPS, transformers, generators, and EMS.
• Competency in using completions management systems (CCMS) and documentation control tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth understanding of HSE standards and risk assessment processes.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset.