Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC)/Power

Position Overview

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will ensure that all aspects of a construction project are properly designed, installed, tested and maintained. He/she will perform troubleshooting tasks, monitor progress, perform tests, conduct audits, assist in financial improvements, write reports and assist clients. The commissioning engineer will work both in the office environment and at various project locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up of all projects.
• Participate in screenings, studies and operation write-ups, in addition to providing operational assistance, trouble shooting and client operational training.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with project engineers to ensure that the applicable drawings are created in accordance with commissioning requirements.
• Responsible for regularly monitoring and reporting commissioning progress.
• Review and approve multi-disciplinary commissioning processes to ensure they are compliant with procedures, specifications and standards of the project and oversee the installation and design of commissioning supplies and systems.
• Ensure that safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Audit commissioning activities on a regular basis to ensure compliance with environmental, quality and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Provide support to team members, verify that all work is completed as planned and scheduled in compliance with client, and company quality assurance practices.
• Support Operational Readiness Reviews
• Conduct Management of Change Technical Review
• Identify, develop and document scope of work and procedures for facility projects to assure compliance with project PEM and SSSP documents and maximum flow efficiency and hydrocarbon recovery
• Work in conjunction with safety, environmental and field operations personnel to optimize site safety and environmental performance
• Possess the right and obligation to stop work if an unsafe condition exists

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of commissioning/start-up experience directing multiple projects.
• Ability to multitask, experience with Oil & Gas or Power projects is a plus.
• Work well under pressure with passion for excellence and customer focused at all times.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), AutoCAD and SolidWorks skills is a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical, I&C, controls logic diagrams, and mechanical. drawings with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience reading and understanding OEM technical manuals.
• Strong technical, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Capable of monitoring and assessing subcontracted functions.
• Ability to work independently on complex project DCS issues with an owner-service focus. Organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
• Open, positive attitude, willing to be part of multi-discipline TEAM
• Ability to multi-task and use good judgment in prioritizing workload
• Self-starter – able to take initiative to identify and complete tasks
• Provides clear direction and priorities; clarifies roles & responsibilities.
• Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; Persists despite obstacles and opposition

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons with disability and marginalized groups or any other characteristics protected under applicable law are encouraged to apply.

Important Notice: Oildrop Africa Limited (OAL) never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from OAL, it is a scam.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.