PMC Engineer (Comm. Electrical)

• Review and approve EPC Contractor’s commissioning philosophy, procedures, method statements, ITPs, check sheets and test packages.
• Review commissioning schedules and ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Monitor Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), system/subsystem completion and punch-list closure.
• Supervise and witness electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Review electrical system readiness before energization.
• Coordinate with ADNOC Operations, EPC Contractor, Construction, Engineering, vendors and other disciplines.
• Ensure proper PTW, LOTO, electrical isolation and energization procedures are implemented.
• Review and witness FAT/SAT where applicable and site testing.

Experience should cover commissioning of:

• HV/MV/LV switchgear and substations
• 132 kV / 33 kV / 11 kV / 6.6 kV systems, where applicable
• GIS/AIS switchgear
• Power transformers
• Distribution transformers
• MCCs and PCCs
• Motors and motor control systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Emergency generators
• UPS and battery/charger systems
• DC systems
• Protection and control systems
• Electrical metering
• Earthing and bonding systems
• Lightning protection systems
• Cathodic protection interfaces
• Lighting and small power
• Heat tracing electrical systems
• Hazardous-area electrical installations

The Engineer shall monitor/witness:

• Cable continuity and insulation resistance testing
• HV cable testing / VLF or other approved testing methods
• Transformer testing
• Switchgear testing
• Contact resistance testing
• Circuit breaker timing tests
• CT/PT testing
• Protection relay testing and secondary injection
• Functional and interlock testing
• Trip/alarm verification
• Motor rotation and no-load/load testing
• MCC functional testing
• VFD testing
• UPS/battery testing
• Generator testing
• Synchronization testing
• Electrical load tests
• Energization and restoration activities

Electrical commissioning roles commonly include supervision of switchgear, transformers, UPS, MCCs, motors, earthing/lightning systems and relay/cable testing.

• Monitor EPC Contractor performance against approved commissioning plans.
• Review contractor manpower, tools, test equipment and specialist vendor requirements.
• Identify commissioning risks and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Participate in commissioning coordination meetings.
• Monitor daily and weekly commissioning progress.
• Review contractor test records and commissioning dossiers.
• Ensure deficiencies are recorded, tracked and closed.
• Coordinate interfaces between Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Process, Utilities and Operations.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical commissioning problems.
• Escalate critical technical, safety and schedule issues to the PMC Commissioning Lead/Manager.

Ensure completion and review of:

• System/subsystem handover certificates
• Energization certificates
• Inspection and test records
• Electrical commissioning check sheets
• Test reports
• Punch-list records
• As-built drawings
• Vendor commissioning reports
• Commissioning dossiers
• Preservation records
• Final turnover/handover packages

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience insimilar role in the oil and gas industry.
• Relevant electrical engineering/commissioning certification is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA and applicable ADNOC/project standards.
• Good understanding of hazardous-area electrical installations and oil & gas facilities.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara – a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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