Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Site Engineer - Commissioning Electrical with a proven track record in ensuring the installation, testing, and activation of telecom systems and equipment, ensuring they meet technical and operational standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. 

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field.
  
  

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• Ensure proper installation, configuration, and functional testing of electrical systems and equipment.
• Verify that installations comply with technical specifications, safety regulations, and operational standards.
• Identify and resolve electrical issues during commissioning to guarantee optimal system performance.
• Maintain accurate records of the commissioning process, including reports and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to align on project objectives and deadlines.
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Develops and delivers essential engineering documents, including philosophies, reports, specifications, data sheets, and technical requisitions.
• Performs electrical commissioning tasks aligned with company practices, procedures, and project requirements.
• Applies industry-standard methods to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical issues, implementing innovative solutions when necessary.
• Collaborates with drafters, technicians, and engineering teams to drive project completion efficiently.
• Coordinates with other engineering disciplines and operating units, ensuring seamless integration of commissioning activities.
• Leads and executes electrical commissioning procedures, verifying system integrity and operational readiness.
• Reviews and familiarizes with scope of work, technical drawings, specifications, and standards related to commissioning and handover processes.
• Ensures strict compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Takes full responsibility for commissioning activities, ensuring they adhere to procedural, safety, and project-specific requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Degree in engineering discipline, alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence
• Minimum 10 years in a similar role
• Typically requires two(2) to four(4) years of progressively more responsible pertinent experience.
• Preferably with onshore upstream experience with renowned EPC companies that worked with ADNOC.
• Ability to create functional and cost-effective designs that meet specification and requirements with supervision
• Some capability for conceptualizing designs
• Proficient in use of design software and Database systems related to Engineering functions within their discipline
• Ability to comprehend and interpret technical information applicable to their discipline
• Able to apply academic theory in a practical context.
• Awareness of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
• Developing level of knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation.
• Developing level of competence in own discipline in the execution of assigned tasks.
• Developing level of knowledge of industry and technology development within discipline area
• Working knowledge of specific procedures and applications
• Some understanding of internal economic factors affecting projects to which assigned
• Some knowledge of competitor capabilities
• Solid understanding of policies and procedures that apply to assignments
• Good level of general computer literacy and familiarity with relevant specialist engineering software
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.