Title:
Electrical Commissioning Technician

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JOB DESCRIPTION - Commissioning Technician - Electrical

Company : KBR. Basra. Iraq. 28/28 rotation

Iraqi Nationals Preferred

Roles and Responsibilities:
As a key member of the Commissioning team the technician will be self-driven and report to the discipline supervisor.

Key responsibilities:

Discipline specific:

• Ensure Electrical Safety rules are understood and complied with during works and activities.
• Knowledge of Hazardous are and equipment requirements.
• Verify the proper installation of Electrical devices and equipment - attend and represent commissioning during Mechanical Completion Inspections.
• Inspect and confirm correct wiring and connections per Dwgs.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, SLDs, Schematics and engineering drawings.
• Perform electrical function tests electrical systems ensuring functionality per design.

• Support Electrical interface testing with Cause & Effect (C&E) testing for ESD systems.
• Work closely with process engineers, control engineers, and vendors for system integration.
• Assist in functional testing and startup of plant processes.

• Diagnose and rectify issues related to electrical equipment and electrical management systems.
• Facilitate process to allow maintenance and operations teams with handover of commissioned electrical systems.

Documentation & Compliance

• Manage and complete Inspection test reports (ITRs) for evidence of electrical testing.
• RLMU all the required documents during pre-commissioning and commissioning phase.
• Ensure all commissioning procedures follow safety and quality standards (e.g., IEC, ISA, and project-specific regulations).
• Support and review punch lists and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide reports on commissioning progress and issues encountered to discipline supervisor

Safety & Work Permits

• Complete Majnoon Safety Training - HSE, ERW, PTW, working at height, driving.
• Adhere to all safety process - PTW Control of Works, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area classifications and ATEX/IECEx standards.

Key Skills Required

• Strong understanding of electrical principles, SWBs, UPS, Battery, Motor, fan, relays, breakers and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and testing methods and procedures.
• Proficiency in reading drawings - SLDs, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with ICSS, Relay protection systems, power monitoring systems, UPS systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis skills.
• Knowledge of Electrical safety standards and best practices in commissioning.
• Good team working skills and ability to oversee and contractors.
• Ability and confidence to STOP the job if safety concerns are observed.

Education:

• Engineering or technical qualifications in appropriate discipline.

Experience:

• 5 years-experience as Electrical Commissioning Technician on projects.
• Attained and held Electrical authorization for technicians to perform works.
• Experience in the Middle East
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Power are an advantage.
• A good understanding of project Systems Completions tools such as GoCompletions would be a desirable advantage.