Qatar, Doha
Fulltime: 45 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: September 15, 2025

Introduction

  • To provide technical expertise and specialist support to the client’s project team during the planning, execution, and verification of electrical energization activities.
  • The Electrical Energization Specialist ensures that all electrical systems are energized safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and statutory regulations.

What are you going to do 

  • Technical Support
    • Serve as the client’s subject matter expert on all technical aspects of electrical energization.
    • Review and provide input on energization procedures, switching plans, and safety documentation.
    • Verify compliance of contractor and OEM test reports with project specifications.
    • Provide on-site guidance during complex energization activities.
  • Pre-Energization Activities
    • Confirm completion of required inspections, pre-commissioning tests, and system readiness checks.
    • Verify installation quality of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems.
    • Ensure correct setting and calibration of protection relays and control systems.
    • Check earthing systems and bonding continuity prior to energization.
  • Energization Support
    • Support the safe execution of energization activities in accordance with approved plans.
    • Monitor electrical parameters and system response during voltage application.
    • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during energization.
  • Post-Energization
    • Review energization results and system performance data.
    • Ensure corrective actions are implemented for any deficiencies.
    • Provide input to the final energization report and turnover documentation.
  • Interface & Coordination
    • Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEM specialists, client commissioning, and operations teams.
    • Report technical risks, deviations, and recommendations to the client’s Electrical Lead.
    • Participate in coordination meetings and readiness reviews.
    • Act as the primary point of contact between electrical contractors, commissioning teams, and Company representatives during energization.
  • Safety & Compliance
    • Ensure all energization activities comply with IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA 70E, and local regulations.
    • Support enforcement of LOTO and PTW procedures.
    • Promote adherence to electrical safety best practices and client safety policies.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical commissioning and energization in large industrial projects.
  • Proven track record in HV and MV system energization and troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of protection systems, earthing, and electrical safety.
  • Experience in client-side or owner’s engineer roles is an advantage.
  • Reviewed and approved energization procedures and documentation.
  • Verified pre-energization checklists and test records.
  • Technical input to energization progress and completion reports.
  • Recommendations for system optimization post-energization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and commissioning documentation.
  • Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Hourly Rate in USD Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 8 Hours / 5 Days
  • Duration:
    • 12 Months, renewable
  • Location:
    • Qatar