Commissioning Electrical Lead Supervisor

Job Description Commissioning Electrical Lead Supervisor

Location: Qatar

Job Summary

The Commissioning Electrical Lead Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising all electrical commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through final handover. The role ensures that electrical systems are installed tested energized and commissioned safely and in full compliance with project specifications international standards and client requirements. This position involves close coordination with construction engineering instrumentation and operations teams to achieve successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical commissioning activities across all project phases.
  

• Review electrical drawings specifications method statements and commissioning procedures.
  

• Plan and execute commissioning schedules test plans and energization activities.
  

• Supervise testing and commissioning of electrical systems including LV MV HV transformers switchgear motors generators UPS protection relays and earthing systems.
  

• Coordinate with construction instrumentation control and operations teams to ensure readiness for commissioning.
  

• Ensure pre-commissioning checks loop checks insulation resistance tests functional tests and system integration tests are completed as per standards.
  

• Identify record track and close punch points non-conformities and commissioning issues.
  

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies electrical safety rules and permit-to-work systems.
  

• Liaise with clients consultants vendors and subcontractors during commissioning and handover stages.
  

• Review and approve commissioning reports test records and as-built documentation.
  

• Support system handover to operations and maintenance teams including training where required.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  

• Minimum 812 years of experience in electrical commissioning with at least 35 years in a lead or supervisory role.
  

• Proven experience in large-scale projects such as Oil & Gas Power Plants Utilities Industrial Plants or Infrastructure projects.
  

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of electrical commissioning procedures and international standards (IEC IEEE BS).
  

• Hands-on experience with LV/MV/HV systems transformers switchgear protection relays generators and UPS systems.
  

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings single line diagrams and schematics.
  

• Experience with protection testing relay coordination and energization procedures.
  

• Familiarity with commissioning documentation test sheets and system handover requirements.
  

• Strong leadership supervision and team coordination skills.
  

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities during commissioning phases.
  

• Effective communication skills for coordination with multidisciplinary teams and clients.