Commissioning Superintendent, Electrica

Description

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Oversee the planning, coordination, execution, testing, energization, integration, and handover of electrical pre commissioning and commissioning activities for new-build offshore jack-up drilling rigs, covering power generation and distribution systems, drilling and machinery

drive systems, marine and jacking systems, safety and control systems, and hazardous area installations, to achieve safe and compliant system operation, operational readiness, successful project delivery, and client acceptance in accordance with project specifications, class

requirements, and offshore regulatory standards.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the development of commissioning procedures, test packs, inspection and test records (ITRs), commissioning schedules, and system boundaries while coordinating design reviews, risk assessments, factory acceptance tests, and readiness reviews to ensure commissioning

preparedness and execution efficiency.

Direct the commissioning, testing, energization, and performance verification of generators, alternators, switchboards, MCCs, power distribution systems, protection relays, and Power Management Systems (PMS) to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant electrical power

operations.

Manage the commissioning and functional testing of AC/DC variable frequency drives, drilling machinery, auxiliary drives, interlocks, and control logic interfaces to ensure operational integrity and seamless integration with drilling systems.

Oversee the commissioning and integration of jacking, skidding, ballast, bilge, navigation, emergency, and associated marine electrical systems to ensure safe functionality and operational readiness of offshore rig systems.

Lead cause-and-effect testing, functional verification, and integration of emergency shutdown (ESD), fire and gas (F&G), BOP control, UPS, battery backup, and emergency power systems to ensure personnel safety, asset protection, and operational reliability.

Oversee the inspection, validation, and certification compliance of hazardous area electrical installations and Ex-proof equipment in accordance with IECEx, ATEX, and applicable industry standards to ensure safe operation in classified environments.

Direct electrical testing, continuity verification, insulation resistance testing, loop checking, system energization, fault diagnosis, and corrective actions to achieve successful system start-up and commissioning performance objectives.

Manage commissioning interfaces with engineering, construction, instrumentation, automation, mechanical disciplines, OEM vendors, class authorities, and client representatives to facilitate issue resolution and successful system integration.

Champion compliance with LOTO, PTW, JSA, SIMOPS, project QHSE requirements, and applicable ABS, DNV, API, IEC, IEEE, IMO, and shipyard standards to maintain a safe and compliant commissioning environment.

Oversee commissioning dossiers, test records, punch-list management, readiness reviews, client acceptance activities, and system turnover packages to ensure complete documentation, timely close-out, and successful handover to operations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
  
  
  

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

• Omega 365 PIMS knowledge will benefit.
• Drilling Equipment & Power Systems knowledge will benefit.
  
  
  

Experience

• 12–15 years experience in electrical commissioning on new build offshore rigs. (Jack-up Rig)
  
  
  

Languages

• Excellent Communication Skills (oral and written) in the English.