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Commissioning Electrical Specialist

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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McDermott

Category: Engineering Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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 • Redlining as-built electrical drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure • Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• 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 • Familiar with codes and standards of IEC, API, EEMUA, NEC, and IEEE • Demonstrate a broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities • Knowledge of Completions Management System is preferred • Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is a plus • Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers • Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum • Must have strong English communications skills, both oral and written. Second language is a plus
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