Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Electrical Manager to engage during electrical construction and lead testing, energization, IST and handover of critical-power systems to Operations. Construction execution and readiness for safe handover are the first responsibilities. Following formal system acceptance, the role will support or assume steady-state operations responsibilities where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Readiness and Commissionability
- Review installation readiness, testability, access, labelling, grounding, protection and controls interfaces during construction.
- Confirm construction inspections, test records, OEM requirements and safe energization prerequisites.
- Coordinate system boundaries, turnover packages and commissioning sequence with execution teams.
- Reject premature testing where completion evidence is insufficient.
Electrical Testing and Energization
- Manage testing of transformers, MV/LV switchgear, generators, UPS, batteries, ATS/STS, PDUs, RPPs, busways and grounding.
- Witness insulation, continuity, torque, protection, relay, interlock and functional tests.
- Control energization through approved switching plans, permits, LOTO and restoration procedures.
- Coordinate OEM start-up and corrective action.
Functional Performance and IST
- Validate automatic transfers, generator start, UPS ride-through, battery autonomy, redundancy and equipment failure response.
- Coordinate EPMS, SCADA and BMS point testing and trend capture.
- Lead load-bank, failure-mode and Integrated Systems Testing.
- Require retest after failures, material changes or incomplete results.
Handover to Operations
- Drive closure of construction defects, commissioning issues, punch items and documentation gaps.
- Verify as-builts, test records, SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, training, spares and warranties.
- Support operator training and competency validation.
- Recommend acceptance based on objective evidence and support early-life stabilization.