Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
• Supervises pre-commissioning activities for electrical equipment including pre-energization checks for electrical equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of electrical equipment during commissioning and operations as required
• Supervises commissioning activities on electrical systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility
• Responsible for executing the Energization Plan in the area under his responsibility
• Record the completion of the electrical activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database
• Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, clearing and reinstatement activities of electrical systems
• Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts
• Coordinate  with the E&I Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities
• Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for electrical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for electrical equipment / packages as required
• Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SAT’s and initial start-up
• Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to electrical team
• Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the electrical team in the area under his responsibility
• Redlining as-built electrical drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure
• Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Preferably possess a diploma in engineering or similar
• Must have a minimal of 5 years’ experience within a contractor organisation as a commissioning electrical supervisor / specialist
• Have pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry
• Experience with Substation switchgear, HV/MV/LV power distribution systems, Emergency Power, Power Management System, UPS, and VFD
• Experience of GIS and 110+kV systems is desirable
• A certified permit holder from the Ugandan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) would be useful
• Familiar with codes and standards of IEC, API, EEMUA, NEC, and IEEE
• Demonstrate a broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities
• Knowledge of Completions Management System is preferred
• Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is a plus
• Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers
• Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum
• Must have strong English communications skills, both oral and written. Second language is a plus