Commissioning Electrical Lead – Gas Midstream
Project Location: United Arab Emirates (Resident Basis)

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Commissioning Electrical Lead to support the commissioning of electrical systems for a large-scale Gas Midstream infrastructure program.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and supervise commissioning activities for all electrical systems (above and below 20kV).
• Coordinate FATs, electrical testing, and energisation with vendors and contractors.
• Act as Electrical Isolation Authority during commissioning phases.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards and electrical safety procedures.
• Support documentation, ICAPS input, and handover readiness.
• Interface with operations, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure alignment and knowledge transfer.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commissioning electrical systems on major Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong background working with vendors such as Schneider, ABB, or Siemens.
• Familiarity with OPERCOM™ and ICAPS© methodology.
• Certification in HV and LV electrical networks.
• Fluent in English.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.