Electrical Commissioning Specialist - Offshore

About the job ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING SPECIALIST - OFFSHORE

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Specialist to support offshore commissioning activities on an oil and gas project. The role is focused on ensuring all electrical systems are mechanically complete, tested, energized, and safely handed over in compliance with project requirements, specifications, and applicable international standards.

• Support offshore commissioning activities for electrical systems including:
  Power distribution systems (LV & HV), Generators and motors, Switchgear and MCCs, Lighting, earthing, and UPS systems
• Verify mechanical completion and system completion status to ensure readiness for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover
• Review, manage, and close electrical punch lists in coordination with construction and QA/QC teams
• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, instrumentation, telecom, and commissioning teams to ensure proper work sequencing and interface management
• Witness and support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including:
  Insulation resistance testing, Continuity and loop checks, Functional testing, Energization activities
• Ensure electrical installations comply with approved drawings, project specifications, vendor documentation, and applicable codes and standards
• Support preparation, review, and completion of commissioning dossiers, test records, and handover documentation
• Participate in offshore safety meetings, toolbox talks, and commissioning readiness reviews
• Report commissioning progress, risks, and technical issues to the Commissioning Lead and Project Management Team
• Ensure strict adherence to offshore HSE requirements and safe work practices

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience in offshore oil and gas projects
• Strong hands‑on experience in electrical installation and commissioning activities
• Proven experience with: LV & HV systems, Generators and motors, Switchgear and UPS systems, Lighting and earthing systems
• Good understanding of offshore commissioning processes and mechanical completion systems
• Ability to work offshore on a rotational basis
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Good knowledge of offshore HSE regulations and practices
• Previous role as an Electrical Commissioning Specialist/Engineer on EPC offshore projects (Preferred)
• Experience working on offshore platforms, jackets, modules, and topsides (Preferred)
• Familiarity with commissioning databases and handover systems (Preferred)