Electrical Commissioning Supervisor

Role Overview:

The Electrical Commissioning Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the pre-commissioning

and commissioning of HV and LV electrical systems and equipment within a project. This role

focuses on ensuring that all electrical components are installed, tested, and validated

according to design specifications, procedures, and operational requirements, contributing to

the safe and e$icient operation of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Commissioning Planning

o Develop comprehensive commissioning plans, and procedures for electrical

systems, outlining objectives, procedures, and schedules for testing and

validation.

o Collaborate with project engineers and other disciplines to ensure electrical

commissioning activities are integrated into the overall project schedule.

o Review Vendors procedures for electrical testing.

• Testing and Verification:

o Supervise Vendors and Subcontractor’ testing of electrical systems, including

power distribution, transformers, HV and LV switchgears, control systems,

interfaces, interlocks, loop checks and safety devices.

o Supervise electrical system integration tests to ensure that electrical systems

operate correctly and safely.

o Supervise Protections testing & settings

• Test Procedure Development:

o Create and / or review commissioning test procedures (CTPs) for electrical

systems, ensuring they are detailed and comply with industry standards.

o Ensure that test procedures are clear and provide specific instructions for

conducting tests safely and e$ectively.

o Determine temporary system requirements to enable commissioning testing

o Prepare schedules for Vendor testing, assistance and support

o Determine plant, equipment, tools and specialist tool requirements for

commissioning

• Issue Identification and Troubleshooting:

o Identify and troubleshoot electrical issues that arise during the precommissioning

and commissioning process, working closely with other Site

disciplines to implement solutions.

o Document any discrepancies from design specifications in Non-Conformance

Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective actions.

• Documentation and Reporting:

o Prepare or review detailed commissioning reports summarizing testing

activities, results, and any issues encountered during the electrical

commissioning process.

o Maintain accurate records of all electrical commissioning activities, including

test results, inspection reports, punch lists, and compliance documentation.

• Collaboration and Communication:

o Work collaboratively with the Commissioning Manager, Subcontractors,

Vendors, and other engineers to ensure the e$ective execution of

commissioning tasks.

o Communicate test results and findings to project stakeholders, including

Commissioning Manager and clients, ensuring transparency and alignment.

• Safety Compliance:

o Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations during electrical

commissioning activities.

o Ensure that all safety protocols are followed and that personnel involved in

commissioning are trained in relevant safety practices.

• Final Acceptance and Handover:

o Participate in the final acceptance process, ensuring that all electrical systems

are fully tested and verified to meet acceptance criteria.

o Facilitate the handover of commissioned electrical systems to the operations

team, ensuring they receive the necessary documentation and training

Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with substantial experience in

electrical commissioning or a similar role.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, including power distribution, control

systems, and instrumentation.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex

electrical issues e$ectively.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail.

• Efective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with diverse teams and

stakeholders.