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Our client, major LNG Operator in Qatar, is hiring for Commissioning Lead (Electrical) to work for major offshore project (Offshore Brownfield & Greenfield scope with jackets, topsides and subsea pipelines). This is a contract and residential role to be based in Qatar with initial contract duration of 3 years (renewable).
Title: Commissioning Lead (Electrical) – Offshore Wellhead Platform Project
Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)
Duration: 36 months (potential for extension)
Location: Onshore (site based), Qatar with occasional offshore visits
Working Schedule: 6-days per week / 10 hours per day
Job Purpose:
Responsible for managing Commissioning during preparation and execution stage of each wellhead platform to ensure objectives are safely met within the approved scope and schedule.
Key Job Accountabilities:
Reports to: Head of Commissioning Handover.
Manage all execution of electrical commissioning activities to achieve commissioning schedule on target with all safety requirements especially during SIMOPS.
Responsible for electrical commissioning activities onshore and offshore.
Lead execution for electrical commissioning at site (onshore/offshore) and keep commissioning execution committed to targets defined by the project management, maximising onshore commissioning activities vs offshore.
Supervise the contractor electrical commissioning activities making sure the commissioning methodology is respected and the system database is used properly.
Accountable for readiness of the commissioning spare parts and special tools for electrical packages.
Manage system completion, walkdowns, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for electrical systems.
Contribute to the development of commissioning documents, including procedures, method statements, and check sheets used during commissioning.
Ensure the correct application of safety and cybersecurity procedures during electrical commissioning activities (1st energization, LOTO, PTW, JSA).
Maintain a register of lessons learned for the offshore scope.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences or Engineering.
Knowledge and/or Experience:
10 years experience with large project in Oil and Gas industry, including 3 year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
Knowledge in compliance with contract requirements including codes and standards, and contract technical specification compliance.
Knowledge in projects execution, engineering, operations, precommissioning, commissioning and systems completion.
Expert in reading P&IDs, Datasheets, General Arrangement drawings and procedures.
Experience with vendors operating in the LNG industry, such as compressors, power generation, control systems, topsides, etc.
Experiences for managing commissioning execution and performing OTs of all electrical systems such as UPS, normal and emergency power distribution, subsea cable and umbilical and transformers.
Strong knowledge and experience of electrical systems, including LV and HV systems, power distribution board, control systems, protection relays and subsea power cable.
Familiar with LOTO procedures and electrical codes and standards.
Experiences for handling EPC contractors, sub-contractors and vendors.
Conversant with ATEX/IEC regulations.
Experience in start-up support and handover to Operation.
Experience in offshore environment.
Technical and Business Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on teamwork and the ability to communicate and interact within a PMT.
A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications and some technical applications.
Ability to communicate with Contractor’s team and obtain required information as requested.
Experienced with Interface coordination and support activities and documentation.