Senior Electrical Testing And Commissioning Engineer
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About the Role
Power Tech Development W.L.L seeks a Senior Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer to lead testing and commissioning activities for power and desalination plant systems in Ajman.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and execute electrical testing, commissioning, and performance verification activities for power and desalination plant systems and equipment
- Prepare test plans and procedures
- Supervise field testing of electrical systems such as switchgear, transformers, protection relays, motors, and control panels
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations
- Troubleshoot electrical issues and analyze test results
- Document findings and prepare detailed commissioning reports
- Guide junior engineers and technicians
- Support handover to operations teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing and commissioning methodologies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
- Strong expertise in electrical testing and commissioning of power plant and desalination plant equipment (switchgear, transformers, motors, protection systems)
- Proficiency in electrical diagrams, control circuits, protection coordination, and applicable international standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in field troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolving equipment and system performance issues
- Solid understanding of safety practices, risk assessment, and safe work procedures in high voltage and industrial environments
- Ability to lead project based activities, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and manage testing schedules and documentation
- Excellent technical communication skills for preparing reports, test records, and client facing documentation
- Advanced certifications in testing, commissioning, or power systems are an advantage
- Prior experience in GCC region power or desalination plants is highly beneficial
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Company Description
- Power Tech Development W.L.L is part of Power Tech Group Companies, with over a decade of experience supplying professionally trained manpower for operation and maintenance of power and desalination plants across GCC countries.
- The organization supports turbines (gas and steam), pumps, valves, compressors, and other critical equipment, and provides specialized services such as online safety valve testing through ACCU Test machines.
- With around 350 dynamic engineers and technicians, and top management bringing close to 30 years of technical experience in major regional power plants, the company offers a strong technical foundation and learning environment.
- Power Tech Development W.L.L is ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified and operates a power and desalination training institute to ensure its workforce remains skilled and job ready.
Role Description
- The Senior Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer will lead and execute electrical testing, commissioning, and performance verification activities for power and desalination plant systems and equipment.
- This is a contract, on site role based in Ajman, requiring daily presence at project locations and coordination with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and vendors.
- Responsibilities include preparing test plans and procedures, supervising field testing of electrical systems such as switchgear, transformers, protection relays, motors, and control panels, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety regulations.
- The role involves troubleshooting electrical issues, analyzing test results, documenting findings, and preparing detailed commissioning reports.
- The engineer will also guide junior engineers and technicians, support handover to operations teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of testing and commissioning methodologies.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in electrical testing and commissioning of power plant and desalination plant equipment, including switchgear, transformers, motors, and protection systems.
- Proficiency in electrical diagrams, control circuits, protection coordination, and applicable international standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience in field troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolving equipment and system performance issues.
- Solid understanding of safety practices, risk assessment, and safe work procedures in high voltage and industrial environments.
- Ability to lead project based activities, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and manage testing schedules and documentation.
- Excellent technical communication skills for preparing reports, test records, and client facing documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline; advanced certifications in testing, commissioning, or power systems are an advantage.
- Prior experience in GCC region power or desalination plants is highly beneficial, along with familiarity with ISO and OHSAS requirements.
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