Electrical Commissioning Lead

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Instrument Commissioning Lead with a proven track record in    overseeing the design, execution, and optimization of well completion processes to maximize production efficiency and ensure operational safety.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. 

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.  

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. 

What we can offer 

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment 
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover  
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit 
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company 
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones 
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests  
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession  
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field 

The key objectives for this role are:

• Developing strategies tailored to geological conditions to maximize production efficiency.
• Choosing and overseeing the deployment of tools like packers, perforating guns, and sand control systems.
• Collaborating with drilling engineers, geologists, and production teams to align completion strategies with overall project goals.
• Analyzing well data post-completion to assess productivity and implement interventions like well stimulation.
• Ensuring adherence to industry regulations and environmental standards throughout the completion process

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

• Lead the execution of commissioning procedures for assigned electrical systems.
• Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, execution coordination of a multi-discipline team of electrical commissioning technicians.
• Interact with Engineering and Operations team for input and draw from past experience and knowledge when executing procedures.
• Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub system packages from Construction
• Punch List management and responsibility of offered Sub systems / Systems.
• Prepare job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities.
• Ensure Technicians work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with site procedures and PTW system. 
• Proficient with BSEE, ABS and USCG Regulations for Offshore Deepwater Facilities.
• Work with project HSE leadership to develop appropriate Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) for the electrical commissioning team commissioning activities.
• Read, interpret and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals. 
• Identify personnel and equipment resources necessary to perform electrical commissioning activities for assigned systems. 
• Attend key electrical equipment factory acceptance tests.
• Requisition parts and supplies and maintain spare parts inventory.   
• Support Coordinator in management of electrical vendor during the commissioning phase for the assigned systems.
• Liaise with CMS Custodian ensuring integrity of database, amendments, Punch Lists and documentation, reports progress /status.
• Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on electrical and electronic systems. 
• Analyze work problems and make corrections, which will facilitate the completion of assignments. 
• Read, understand and follow Permit to Work procedures.   
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with direct supervision and other departments.
• Other duties may be assigned or requested

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:  Supervise and lead instrument commissioning technicians to a successful completion and injury free activities and tasks. This includes instrument technician oversight and assignment of duties.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB: Keen safety awareness and advocacy; multi-discipline technical team leadership, planning and coordination of work within a simultaneous operations environment, having technical expertise relevant to design and operation of assigned systems and liaising with equipment engineers, equipment vendors, construction personnel and operations team members. Commissioning Lead will deliver their assigned systems, with Commissioning team support, fully commissioned and operationally ready, to the Client Operations Team.  

CRITICAL SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Be responsible for understanding and executing Wood’s Safety Policies and Procedures throughout all phases of the project. Personal safety awareness and team safety awareness are 

Skills And Qualifications 

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Proven background, typically 5 years minimum in  Oil & Gas Completion and Commissioning activities in a Lead  Engineer’s role. Proven Supervisory experience in an Electrical Commissioning role. Proficient written and oral English language communication skills. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Higher National Certificate (or equivalent) in a primary Engineering discipline.