Commissioning Lead Electrical

Doha, Qatar

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reference
Job reference 1266200
location
Location Doha, Qatar
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Commissioning
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published November 17, 2025

VACANCY OVERVIEW
COMMISSIONING LEAD (ELECTRICAL)



Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specializing in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach, and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with our client based in Qatar to source a COMMISSIONING LEAD (ELECTRICAL). This is residential contract to be based in Qatar.


Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences or engineering

Experience:

  • Eight (8) years of experience with large-project commissioning in the Oil & Gas industry, including one (1) year in a supervisory role, acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
  • Experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer (or equivalent) with broad knowledge of commissioning planning and execution for LNG or Oil & Gas facilities.
  • Strong understanding and experience in System Completion Process and associated phases, including technical and contractual certificate walkdowns and PSSR procedures.
  • Skilled in systemization, including check sheet development, allocation, completions database, and development of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning procedures and method statements.
  •  Hands-on experience in Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of High and Low Voltage systems (132kV to low voltage), transformers, switchboards, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, UPS, battery chargers, heating systems, and cathodic protection.
  • Experience with compressors and associated control systems.
  • Good understanding of International Electrical Standards and best practices in electrical installations and testing.
  • Experience in substation Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
  • Exposure to both brownfield and greenfield projects, including shutdown activities and brownfield tie-ins (advantageous).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for overseeing Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities for assigned areas.
  • Ensure the EPC Contractor executes safe and efficient Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of complex Electrical and Control Systems.
  • Oversee effective planning, set-up, testing, and troubleshooting of various components until final integration and dynamic testing/energization.
  • Ensure systemization, pre-commissioning and commissioning planning, and database setup are properly developed.
  • Maintain coordination with stakeholders throughout the process.
  • Provide clear guidance to the EPC Contractor and facilitate resolution of Electrical and Control Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning issues to meet project objectives and milestones.
  • Ensure all planning and execution activities related to Electrical Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning in assigned areas are achieved by the EPC Contractor, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Consultants, and executed as per contract, specifications, and QELNG requirements.
  • Manage effective interfaces for Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning with existing operating facilities and other EPC projects.
  • Major challenges for this role include:
  • Guiding EPC Contractor teams (including Vendors and Subcontractors) to produce timely deliverables up to RFSU and startup.
  • Maintaining constructive working relationships with EPC Contractor teams to ensure delivery and execution of Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning work scope in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
  • Maintaining good relationships with Stakeholders (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Construction) to ensure alignment of systems completions execution.
  • Ensuring safe and effective working in SIMOPS and Brownfield areas, adhering to project protocols.

If you are keen and interested with the role, you may apply to our website or share your updated resume to norniqmah.abkarim@airswift.com

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