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Electrical & HVAC Commissioning Engineer
Uganda
18 Months (Renewable)
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee contractor preparation and execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (onshore/offshore). Monitor planning and progress.
- Review and approve contractor strategies, procedures, and operational test plans for commissioning.
- Ensure all commissioning tasks align with project HSE standards and are performed safely.
- Witness mechanical completion through contractor pre-commissioning on subsystem basis. Provide input on planning and reporting.
- Apply expert knowledge of ICAPS (or similar) for commissioning completion tracking.
- Approve commissioning plans, punch list processes, and closeout documentation.
- Monitor system/subsystem commissioning progress leading to AOC; validate dossiers and follow-up reports.
- Supervise contractor FATs at vendor sites; contribute to planning and reporting cycles.
- Support offshore installation, hook-up, and production start-up commissioning phases.
- Ensure electrical scope aligns with project standards and coordinate with discipline experts.
- Participate in training of production and maintenance teams.
- Verify HV/MV personnel certifications and maintain competency records.
- Approve electrical energization of new systems; validate HV energization PSSR.
- Conduct audits for safe operation of electrical substations.
- Coordinate site-wide HVAC commissioning with vendors and contractors.
Required Experience
- 10–12+ years in electrical and safety systems commissioning in oil & gas or related sectors.
- Strong background in strategy development, planning, and contractor oversight during start-up phases.
- Solid experience with HV/MV systems commissioning and safety protocols.
- Familiar with E&P project environments; capable of navigating technical and commercial risks.
- Prior work in site-based or integrated electrical teams.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary personnel and contractors.
- General understanding of interfacing disciplines within project teams.
