Electrical Technician (Commissioning)

Key Responsibilities Commissioning Activities

• Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for electrical systems, including MV/LV switchgears, HV and distribution transformers, MCCs, VFDs, UPS and DC systems, generators, and control panels.
• Assist in loop checking, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and functional testing of electrical equipment.
• Support energization and start-up activities of plant equipment and systems.
• Execute commissioning procedures, test plans, and checklists as directed by Commissioning Engineers.
• Participate in performance testing and reliability runs of plant systems.
• Lead technical walkdown with the client recording the punches.

Installation Verification & Testing

• Verify electrical installations against approved drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Conduct cable continuity, megger, grounding, and protection relay testing.
• Inspect electrical equipment and ensure proper installation before commissioning.
• Monitor and record test results and commissioning data.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults during commissioning and start-up phases.
• Support maintenance activities on electrical systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with instrumentation, mechanical, and process teams for integrated system testing.
• Assist in resolving commissioning punch-list items.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare commissioning records, test reports, and daily progress reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all testing and commissioning activities.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Assist in preparing as-built documentation and handover dossiers.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Comply with all HSE policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure safe isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed.
• Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments, last minute risk assessment and safety inspections.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Additional commissioning certifications will be an advantage.
• LOTO
• AEP/SAEP

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in electrical installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience in SWRO desalination plants, water treatment plants, power plants, or industrial process facilities is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with commissioning of MV/LV electrical systems and industrial automation environments.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of electrical commissioning procedures
• Testing equipment:
• Insulation resistance tool
• CPC100
• CIBANO Kit (CB test Kit)
• Hypot Kit
• CT analizer
• CMC Kit
• Experience with: Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems
• Transformers
• Switchgear, MCCs and distribution panels.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Soft starters (SS)
• UPS and DC systems.
• Batteries
• Protection relays
• Electrical motors and starters