Head of Commissioning (Electrical & HV Interface)
Qatar
Experience: All levels
Conventional Energy
Introduction
- Facilitate the Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities of all electrical equipment ensuring that the Contractor effectively delivers on all aspects of planning and execution including electrical planning activities such as systemization, commissioning and pre-commissioning planning, database setup, and coordination with other stakeholder disciplines to develop comprehensive commissioning plans.
What are you going to do
- Provide clear guidance to the Contractor and assist in resolving any Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning issues to achieve project objectives and milestones.
- Lead the integration of PMT and Contractor Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Electrical organization to take on execution responsibilities for the Contractor.
- Lead daily task instruction sessions with Contractor to plan execution of daily activities.
- Provide expertise in Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning to ensure effective planning and execution, while integrating and leading the Contractor to deliver on project deliverables and to adhere to the execution schedule.
- Direct the development and oversight of Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning scope of work within the Contract, supporting the Contractor by addressing gaps and coordinating with operations and other disciplines within the team.
- Maintain close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Construction and Operations teams to ensure clear planning and efficient execution of the Electrical scope of work.
- Ensure that all work is executed in alignment with technical requirements and compliance with project objectives and specifications.
- Manage and execute Contractor's Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities including validating resources, assessing personnel qualifications and experience; usage of appropriate tools; and verifying adherence to project objectives, requirements, and specifications.
- Evaluate and validate Contractor's capability to provide all necessary procedures, progress measurement, and reporting to support the completion of electrical systems.
- Participate in witnessing electrical testing per the PC&C Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and engage in punch list walkdowns, systems and sub-systems, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and the evaluation of Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) dossiers.
- Manage the schedule of electrical activities and related milestones, providing data (including rundown curves, charts, graphs) and recovery plans to address any potential schedule delays.
- Share knowledge of previous lessons learned and capture current insights to support review teams and inform future projects.
- Review, update, and amend electrical procedures and specifications to ensure that all pre-commissioning and commissioning references are up to date and relevant.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering.
- 10 years' experience in various project phases such as engineering, procurement, and construction, within large-scale commissioning projects in the oil and gas industry, including 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
- Experience as an Electrical Commissioning leader with a broad knowledge of planning and pre-commissioning and commissioning execution experience, including HV and LV systems and substations energization.
- Experience with Oil and Gas companies, Contractors, or Service Companies.
- Expertise in systemization, completions database, development of electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures.
- Experience in Onshore LNG facilities commissioning and operations.
- Excellent written and oral English skills.
- Strong leadership skills, experience leading multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams in commissioning field execution.
- Strong technical, prioritization and management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software programs, etc.
What we offer
- Salary:
- Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
- Work Schedule:
- 10 Hours / 6 Days
- Duration:
- 36 Months, with possible extension
- Location:
- Qatar