Electrical Energization Specialist
Qatar, Doha
Fulltime: 45 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
- To provide technical expertise and specialist support to the client’s project team during the planning, execution, and verification of electrical energization activities.
- The Electrical Energization Specialist ensures that all electrical systems are energized safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and statutory regulations.
What are you going to do
- Technical Support
- Serve as the client’s subject matter expert on all technical aspects of electrical energization.
- Review and provide input on energization procedures, switching plans, and safety documentation.
- Verify compliance of contractor and OEM test reports with project specifications.
- Provide on-site guidance during complex energization activities.
- Pre-Energization Activities
- Confirm completion of required inspections, pre-commissioning tests, and system readiness checks.
- Verify installation quality of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems.
- Ensure correct setting and calibration of protection relays and control systems.
- Check earthing systems and bonding continuity prior to energization.
- Energization Support
- Support the safe execution of energization activities in accordance with approved plans.
- Monitor electrical parameters and system response during voltage application.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during energization.
- Post-Energization
- Review energization results and system performance data.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented for any deficiencies.
- Provide input to the final energization report and turnover documentation.
- Interface & Coordination
- Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEM specialists, client commissioning, and operations teams.
- Report technical risks, deviations, and recommendations to the client’s Electrical Lead.
- Participate in coordination meetings and readiness reviews.
- Act as the primary point of contact between electrical contractors, commissioning teams, and Company representatives during energization.
- Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all energization activities comply with IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA 70E, and local regulations.
- Support enforcement of LOTO and PTW procedures.
- Promote adherence to electrical safety best practices and client safety policies.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- 10+ years of experience in electrical commissioning and energization in large industrial projects.
- Proven track record in HV and MV system energization and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of protection systems, earthing, and electrical safety.
- Experience in client-side or owner’s engineer roles is an advantage.
- Reviewed and approved energization procedures and documentation.
- Verified pre-energization checklists and test records.
- Technical input to energization progress and completion reports.
- Recommendations for system optimization post-energization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and commissioning documentation.
- Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
What we offer
- Salary:
- Hourly Rate in USD Plus Allowance
- Work Schedule:
- 8 Hours / 5 Days
- Duration:
- 12 Months, renewable
- Location:
- Qatar