Commissioning Lead – Electrical
Location : Qatar Onshore – Ras Laffan
Contract Type : MFA, 36 months
Work Schedule : 10 hours / day, 6 days / week, 26 days / month
Estimated Start Date : ASAP
Estimated End Date : December 2027+
We are supporting a leading LNG company in Qatar to recruit a Commissioning Lead – Electrical for the NFXP Onshore project. The role is responsible for overseeing Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities for electrical and control systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution in line with project specifications.
Reporting and Relationships
- Reports to Head of Commissioning
- No direct reports
- Internal : Frequent collaboration with NFXP Onshore Project PMT
- External : Frequent interaction with EPC Contractor, OEMs, Vendors, Subcontractors, Utilities, and Engineering / Specialist Consultants
Job Context & Major Challenges
Ensure all planning and execution of Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning is achieved by the EPC Contractor and stakeholders in line with project requirementsManage effective interfaces with existing facilities and other EPC projectsMajor challenges : guiding EPC Contractor teams to deliver milestones, maintaining stakeholder alignment, working safely in SIMOPS and Brownfield areasKey Accountabilities
Provide Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning expertise and lead safe execution of the scope of workLead planning and execution, ensuring EPC Contractor meets project milestonesProvide field leadership during troubleshooting, testing, and energisation activities including SAT, Loop, and Function TestsReview, develop, and supervise check sheets, procedures, method statements, and work packagesSupport EPC Contractor coordination with Operations and other disciplinesValidate EPC Contractor personnel, tools, and procedures against project requirementsEnsure adherence to SHES procedures, participate in toolbox talks and walkdownsPrepare reports and validate testing and commissioning resultsQualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or EngineeringExperience & Knowledge
Minimum 8 years’ commissioning experience in Oil & Gas, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight roleExperience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer with broad commissioning planning and execution experience for LNG or Oil & Gas facilitiesKnowledge of System Completion Process, technical and contractual walkdowns, and PSSR proceduresExperience in systemisation including check sheet development, completions database management, and method statementsExperience with High and Low Voltage systems (132kV to low voltage), Transformers, Switchboards, Lighting, Earthing, Lightning Protection, UPS, Battery Chargers, Heating Systems, Cathodic Protection, and compressors with control systemsExperience in sub-station Pre-commissioning and commissioning, brownfield and greenfield, including shutdowns and tie-insFamiliarity with international electrical standards and best practicesTechnical & Business Skills
Excellent written and spoken EnglishStrong analytical, organisational, coordination, reporting, and planning skillsGood communication and ability to interface at all levelsStrong team leadership, integrity, interpersonal understanding, and self-confidenceFamiliarity with completions database software (e.g., WinPCS, ICAPS)#J-18808-Ljbffr