Job Purpose
The Testing & Commissioning Engineer will support the testing, commissioning, and functional verification of electrical equipment and systems at power plants and substations in Saudi Arabia. The role involves conducting pre-operational tests, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting customer inspections, and ensuring electrical systems are ready for safe and reliable operation.
The position is suitable for fresh graduates and early-career Electrical Engineers interested in power generation, substations, electrical testing, and commissioning projects.
Key Responsibilities
Testing and Commissioning
- Perform electrical testing and commissioning activities for power plants and substations.
- Conduct functional testing according to approved testing procedures, schemes, and project requirements.
- Test and commission electrical substation equipment, including protection relays, switchgear, transformers, and related systems.
- Execute site testing and commissioning activities in accordance with project schedules and technical specifications.
- Support testing activities during customer inspections and acceptance procedures.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues encountered during testing and commissioning.
- Verify equipment functionality and system performance before the power plant or substation enters operational service.
- Follow approved testing methodologies and use appropriate testing tools and equipment.
Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare testing and commissioning reports for projects and newly installed electrical equipment.
- Update test reports based on test results, corrections, and project requirements.
- Document non-conformances, technical issues, troubleshooting activities, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate testing, commissioning, inspection, and quality records.
- Prepare periodic reports covering planned activities, completed work, deviations, and execution status.
Technical Support and Design Review
- Provide technical support during electrical testing and commissioning activities.
- Review electrical design and engineering documents before their release for project execution.
- Identify potential technical issues or discrepancies in design documents and coordinate with relevant engineering teams.
- Support project teams in resolving technical concerns related to electrical equipment and commissioning activities.
Quality Assurance and Process Improvement
- Ensure testing and commissioning activities comply with approved quality standards and project requirements.
- Support quality assurance activities related to electrical testing and commissioning.
- Initiate corrective and preventive actions for identified non-conformances in coordination with the department manager.
- Maintain records of corrective and preventive actions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for testing, commissioning, quality, and project execution processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve testing procedures, documentation, and operational efficiency.
Safety and Compliance
- Follow all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements during testing and commissioning activities.
- Ensure electrical testing and commissioning work is performed according to approved safety procedures.
- Comply with company policies, technical procedures, work instructions, and applicable project requirements.
- Maintain safe working practices when working with high-voltage electrical equipment, substations, power plant systems, and testing equipment.
Team Coordination and Leadership
- Support the training and development of junior team members and subordinates.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and direction to team members when required.
- Coordinate and delegate assigned testing and commissioning activities effectively.
- Support fair distribution of work to maintain team productivity, motivation, and performance.
- Coordinate with engineering, project, site, quality, and customer teams to ensure successful commissioning activities.
Delivery and Project Execution
- Complete planned testing and commissioning activities according to project schedules and delivery targets.
- Utilize available resources efficiently to achieve project objectives within the required cost and time.
- Monitor progress and report deviations from planned testing and commissioning activities.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure testing milestones are achieved on schedule.
Problem-Solving
- Investigate and resolve technical problems encountered during electrical testing and commissioning.
- Analyze equipment and system issues and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
- Escalate complex technical and operational issues to the relevant engineering or management team.
- Support troubleshooting activities to minimize delays to project commissioning schedules.
Business Process Improvement
- Follow established testing, commissioning, quality, and operational procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for testing and commissioning activities.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
- Support the implementation of improved systems, procedures, and work instructions.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Experience
- 0–2 years of experience
- Candidates with academic or practical exposure to electrical testing, commissioning, substations, power plants, or electrical protection systems are preferred.
Technical Skills
- Electrical Testing and Commissioning
- Testing Methodologies
- Testing Tools and Equipment
- Substation Testing
- Power Plant Commissioning
- Protection Relay Testing
- Switchgear Testing
- Transformer Testing
- Functional Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Technical Documentation
- Safety Procedures
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
Job Location
Saudi Arabia