Lead and supervise testing and commissioning activities for HV/EHV substations and power infrastructure projects.
Develop and review testing and commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, method statements, and checklists.
Coordinate testing and commissioning activities with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, Planning, HSE, Procurement, and Project Management teams.
Review approved drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, protection philosophies, and commissioning requirements.
Coordinate testing of transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, PTs/CVTs, isolators, busbars, cables, protection systems, control systems, and auxiliary equipment.
Supervise pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
Coordinate insulation resistance, winding resistance, transformer ratio, vector group, dielectric, contact resistance, circuit breaker timing, and other applicable electrical tests.
Coordinate testing and commissioning of protection relays, metering systems, control panels, interlocking systems, and substation automation systems.
Supervise functional testing of protection and control schemes, trip circuits, alarms, interlocks, annunciation, and remote-control functions.
Coordinate SCADA, RTU, communication, teleprotection, and control system integration testing with relevant specialists and utility/client teams.
Ensure testing of CTs, PTs/CVTs, protection circuits, secondary wiring, and control circuits is completed and properly documented.
Coordinate cable testing, including insulation resistance, sheath testing, continuity, phasing, and other applicable tests.
Review and verify test equipment calibration certificates and ensure appropriate test instruments are available and fit for purpose.
Prepare detailed test procedures, test packs, inspection requests, test records, and commissioning documentation.
Witness and coordinate inspections and testing with clients, consultants, utility authorities, and third-party representatives.
Ensure all testing activities comply with approved ITPs, method statements, project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.
Coordinate energization activities, switching procedures, electrical isolation, LOTO, and permit-to-work requirements with authorized personnel.
Ensure safe execution of testing and commissioning activities, particularly around energized HV/EHV equipment.
Identify technical issues, test failures, defects, and discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with engineering and construction teams.
Analyze test results and verify that equipment and systems meet specified acceptance criteria before energization.
Coordinate punch-list and snagging activities and ensure timely closure of outstanding commissioning issues.
Review vendor test reports, factory acceptance test reports, site acceptance test reports, and commissioning documentation.
Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), pre-commissioning inspections, and final commissioning activities as required.
Monitor commissioning progress against project schedules and provide regular updates on completed, pending, and critical activities.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly testing and commissioning progress reports.
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and specialist vendors during installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Support troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems during testing and energization.
Ensure proper documentation of test results, calibration certificates, inspection records, approved drawings, commissioning certificates, and handover documents.
Prepare and maintain commissioning dossiers and final handover documentation.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to testing engineers, technicians, and commissioning personnel.
Participate in technical meetings, commissioning coordination meetings, client reviews, and project progress meetings.
Support final energization, reliability testing, performance verification, and successful handover of completed systems.
Ensure all commissioning activities are completed in compliance with project quality, safety, environmental, and contractual requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Typically 7–10 years of relevant experience in electrical testing and commissioning, preferably in HV/EHV substations, power transmission, distribution, or EPC projects.
Strong hands-on experience in testing and commissioning of HV/EHV electrical equipment and substation systems.
In-depth knowledge of transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, PTs/CVTs, isolators, busbars, cables, protection and control systems.
Strong experience in protection relay testing, secondary injection testing, functional testing, interlocking, trip circuit testing, and control scheme verification.
Experience with transformer testing, including winding resistance, ratio, vector group, insulation resistance, and other applicable diagnostic tests.
Experience with GIS/AIS commissioning, circuit breaker testing, contact resistance, timing tests, and associated equipment testing.
Knowledge of substation automation, SCADA, RTU, communication, metering, and teleprotection systems is preferred.
Strong understanding of electrical testing standards, safety procedures, LOTO, isolation, and energization processes.
Ability to interpret SLDs, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, control logic, equipment manuals, and commissioning procedures.
Experience preparing test procedures, commissioning schedules, test reports, and handover dossiers.
Familiarity with IEC standards and UAE utility/client requirements.
Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, utility authorities, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and relevant testing/commissioning documentation systems.
Ability to work under pressure and manage critical commissioning activities within strict project timelines.
UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.