Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Major Offshore Project)

Recruitment Agency: Airswift

Work Location: Doha / Qatar Offshore

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

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Position Summary

Airswift is currently recruiting an exceptionally experienced Commissioning Engineer – Electrical for a major offshore oil and gas expansion project in Qatar. This contract position is responsible for managing pre-commissioning and commissioning execution, preparing comprehensive handover dossiers, ensuring technical compliance with offshore safety standards, and coordinating live plant Energization and offshore handover activities alongside operations and project management teams.

Position Details & Specifications

Detail	Specification
Position Title	Commissioning Engineer – Electrical
Recruiting Agency	Airswift
Work Location	Doha / Qatar Offshore Site Facilities
Employment Status	Contract / Project Assignment
Salary & Benefits	Competitive Day-Rate / Expat Offshore Package
Primary Contact Email	norniqmahabkarim@airswift.com

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Commissioning Execution & Testing: Lead pre-commissioning, functional testing, high/medium voltage switchgear energization, transformer testing, and integrated commissioning for offshore electrical power systems.
• Dossier & Technical Documentation: Prepare, review, and compile technical commissioning dossiers, operational check sheets, system handovers, and Punch List management records.
• Offshore Interface & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate daily activities between engineering EPC contractors, offshore operations teams, brownfield modification crews, and multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Safety & SIMOPS Compliance: Ensure all energization procedures adhere strictly to offshore SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations), Permit-to-Work (PTW) protocols, and project health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve complex technical electrical queries, field design modifications, and equipment performance issues during offshore integration.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Attainment: Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering (or Mechanical / Instrumentation Engineering with extensive electrical commissioning focus).
• Work Experience: Minimum of **15+ years of hands-on commissioning experience** in major oil & gas or petrochemical facilities.
• Offshore & Brownfield Expertise: Proven track record in **brownfield modifications and offshore project environments** is essential.
• Project Experience: Demonstrated success working within large, multicultural project engineering teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong technical reporting capabilities.

How to Apply

Senior offshore commissioning engineers meeting all 15+ years oil & gas criteria are invited to submit their updated CV directly to Airswift's lead recruiter:

• Application Email: norniqmahabkarim@airswift.com
• Email Subject Line: Application: Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Airswift Qatar)

Important Hiring Advisory: Leading global energy recruitment agencies like Airswift operate strictly in compliance with international ethical hiring standards and Qatar Labour Law. Candidates are never charged recruitment, placement, or visa processing fees.