Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Preferably possess a diploma in engineering or similar.
  
• Must have a minimal of 5 years’ experience within a contractor organisation as a commissioning electrical supervisor / specialist.
  
• Have pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry.
  
• Experience with Substation switchgear, HV/MV/LV power distribution systems, Emergency Power, Power Management System, UPS, and VFD.
  
• Experience of GIS and 110+kV systems is desirable.
  
• A certified permit holder from the Ugandan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) would be useful.
  

• Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships.
  
• Supervises pre-commissioning activities for electrical equipment including pre-energization checks for electrical equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of electrical equipment during commissioning and operations as required.
  
• Supervises commissioning activities on electrical systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility.
  
• Responsible for executing the Energization Plan in the area under his responsibility.
  
• Record the completion of the electrical activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database.
  
• Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, clearing and reinstatement activities of electrical systems.
  
• Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts.
  
• Coordinate with the E&I Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities.
  
• Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for electrical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility.
  
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for electrical equipment / packages as required.
  
• Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SAT’s and initial start-up.
  
• Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to electrical team.
  
• Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the electrical team in the area under his responsibility.