Electrical Commissioning Technician Job

Reporting to the Senior Commissioning Technician and ultimately the Commissioning Superintendent, The incumbent will be responsible for ‘hands on’ inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical facilities at Company sites.

Detailed Description
Assist Lead Electrical Technician to Inspect, calibrate, service, inspect, test, commission, install /remove, fault find and repair a range of electrical cabling, equipment, switchgear and protective components including :

Test and commission Power generators, both diesel and gas driven drivers
Test and commission MV/LV electrical distribution equipment and associated cabling
Pre-commissioning, test and energization of Panels, UPS and batteries/battery charger circuits.
Testing and energization of lighting and small power DBs, Instrumentation DBs, and power transformers.
Testing and energization of electrical consumers (motors, valves, heaters etc.)
Documenting the electrical commissioning results from activities listed above.
Supporting troubleshooting of electrical issues associated with the electrical equipment, cabling and components.
Verifying commissioning test results to support safe operation of the electrical distribution system.

Supervision
Works directly under the guidance of the Lead Electrical Technician. Shall be capable of working independently and capable of recognizing basic problems and taking appropriate actions to ensure safe operation. Must be flexible to changing priorities and working conditions.

Examples of Duties

Check correct operation of racking mechanisms, bolted connections, mechanical interlocks on switchgear
Inspect and test electrical power cables (continuity, Hi pot, IR etc.) feeding Switchboards and MCCs, motors etc.
Insulation test of bus bars, CBs and Incomer breakers and transformers.
Ducter (Low Resistance) test for all busbar joints, transformers etc.
Testing of protection relays and earthing systems ( injection and resistance testing)
Scheme checking of all power and control connections (yellow lining).
Produce Test report according to the field tests performed.
Assist with VFD Vendor to test & Configure drive, firmware upgrade/update
Lux test for the buildings and process areas.
Assist in preparation of handover documentation, dossiers, redline mark ups etc.

Essential Abilities
Technical
Hands on electrical inspection, testing and commissioning associated with:

Transformers, MV/LV switchgear, feeders, circuit breakers, protection devices, cabling, motors, VFDs.
Experience with power analyzer, insulation tester, multimeter, testing tools.
Experience with Electrical configuration documents (wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, technical manuals, single line drawings) associated with electrical commissioning.
Familiar with the application of Completion Management Systems for the control of Pre-Commissioning activities (Check sheet and punch list completion)
Familiar with the concept of Commissioning Systems and the representation of the same using Limits of System Hanover Documents.
Must have worked and executed Oil & Gas upstream projects and experience to include minimum of 8 years testing and commissioning.
Use of standard tools and test equipment in their discipline
Familiarity with PTW systems, tool box briefs etc.

General

Basic computer skills with modern day PC application packages.
Flexible on work locations and willingness to work outside discipline when required.
Ability to interface with client, multi-discipline company and contractor engineering personnel, fabrication, installation, hook up and commissioning teams.
Cultural awareness and the ability to work with individuals from different nationalities

Minimum Qualifications

Potential candidates interested in the commissioning manager position MUST meet the following requirements:

Vocational electrical training as an apprentice and 8 years’ experience of working in field based Construction / Commissioning environment in the Oil & Gas industry.
Fluent written and spoken English (Fluent French would be a strong advantage)
Experience working in Africa (preferable)
About Petroplan:

Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.

Our company aim isn’t to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan’s local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.

For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com