Electrical Commissioning Supervisor
BH-332693
Posted: 14/04/2026
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Petrochemical
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.
• E$ective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with diverse teams and
stakeholders.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Role Overview:
The Electrical Commissioning Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the pre-commissioning
and commissioning of HV and LV electrical systems and equipment within a project. This role
focuses on ensuring that all electrical components are installed, tested, and validated
according to design specifications, procedures, and operational requirements, contributing to
the safe and e$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$ectively.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
• E$ective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with diverse teams and
stakeholders.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.