Job Overview
Company: alfanar Electric
Job Title: Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Experience: 2–4 Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Industry: Electrical Engineering, Project Management, and Technical Services
Job Purpose
alfanar Electric is seeking a qualified Testing and Commissioning Engineer to support site operations and project execution in Dubai, UAE. The role involves monitoring site activities, coordinating with project teams and suppliers, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring that work is completed according to project schedules, technical specifications, quality requirements, and health and safety standards.
The successful candidate will help maintain efficient site operations, monitor project progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site Operations and Project Execution
- Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with project plans, technical specifications, and approved schedules.
- Ensure that site operations meet quality, safety, and operational requirements.
- Verify the availability and proper utilization of materials, equipment, and other project resources.
- Support the effective execution of planned site activities within established timelines and budgets.
2. Testing, Commissioning, and Technical Support
- Assist with technical site activities related to electrical engineering projects.
- Interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, and project work plans.
- Provide technical guidance to site teams and support the resolution of operational issues.
- Help identify technical problems and coordinate corrective actions with relevant engineers and supervisors.
- Escalate complex technical concerns to the appropriate project team members.
3. Project Coordination and Communication
- Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to support smooth site execution.
- Communicate project progress, technical concerns, operational risks, and potential delays.
- Support collaboration between departments and external vendors.
- Follow up on outstanding site issues to help maintain project schedules and delivery targets.
4. Project Progress Monitoring
- Track daily site progress against approved project schedules and execution plans.
- Identify delays, resource constraints, and operational challenges that could affect project delivery.
- Recommend corrective actions to improve productivity and maintain project milestones.
- Prepare periodic progress reports highlighting completed activities, planned tasks, and deviations.
5. Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare and maintain daily site reports, activity logs, inspection records, and project documentation.
- Ensure records are accurate, complete, and available for project monitoring and audits.
- Report execution progress and deviations from planned activities.
- Follow established documentation procedures and reporting requirements.
6. Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment
- Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, safety procedures, and environmental requirements.
- Support the implementation of quality-control processes and project specifications.
- Follow company policies, work instructions, and operational procedures.
- Promote safe working practices and help maintain a compliant site environment.
7. Process Improvement and Resource Management
- Use project resources efficiently to achieve operational objectives within planned costs and timelines.
- Identify opportunities to improve site coordination, documentation, and operational workflows.
- Follow established business processes and recommend practical improvements where appropriate.
- Maintain and develop relevant technical and professional skills.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant technical knowledge of electrical engineering projects, site operations, and project execution.
Experience Requirements
- 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in site operations, project coordination, technical support, or electrical engineering activities is relevant to the role.
- Familiarity with technical drawings, project documentation, progress reporting, and quality procedures is beneficial.
Required Technical and Functional Skills
- Project management and site coordination
- Interpretation of technical plans and drawings
- Project progress monitoring and reporting
- Technical problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Resource planning and utilization
- Communication and stakeholder coordination
- Documentation and record management
- Health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Time management and attention to detail