Commissioning Electrical Specialist
2026-04-16T11:25:52+00:00
McDermott
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FULL_TIME
Kasenyi Village, Buliisa, Uganda
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Engineering
Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Construction
2026-04-30T17:00:00+00:00
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About Us
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, weâve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Job Description
McDermott is an equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment and employment practices are ethical, legal, voluntary, and free from discrimination.
McDermott will never ask you to pay recruitment fees to secure a job or continued work, to either the recruiter, the hiring manager, the supervisor, or the placement agency. All direct cost of employment, including, as applicable, medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees, are paid by McDermott.
If at any point in the recruitment process you are asked to pay such fees or costs, please immediately notify our Ethics & Compliance team by sending a message to ethics
mcdermott.com. The ethics
mcdermott.com email will not accept any resumes.
Job Overview:
Reports to the Commissioning Electrical Superintendent and assist in the execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plantâs production and performance objectives and McDermottâs contractual objectives. Responsible for the execution of the plant electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan.
Provides first line supervision of the technicians carrying out the electrical completion activities in the area under his responsibility.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
Supervises pre-commissioning activities for electrical equipment including pre-energization checks for electrical equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of electrical equipment during commissioning and operations as required
Supervises commissioning activities on electrical systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility
Responsible for executing the Energization Plan in the area under his responsibility
Record the completion of the electrical activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database
Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, clearing and reinstatement activities of electrical systems
Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts
Coordinate with the E&I Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities
Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for electrical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for electrical equipment / packages as required
Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SATâs and initial start-up
Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to electrical team
Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the electrical team in the area under his responsibility
Redlining as-built electrical drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure
Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Preferably possess a diploma in engineering or similar
Must have a minimal of 5 yearsâ experience within a contractor organisation as a commissioning electrical supervisor / specialist
Have pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry
Experience with Substation switchgear, HV/MV/LV power distribution systems, Emergency Power, Power Management System, UPS, and VFD
Experience of GIS and 110+kV systems is desirable
A certified permit holder from the Ugandan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) would be useful
Familiar with codes and standards of IEC, API, EEMUA, NEC, and IEEE
Demonstrate a broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities
Knowledge of Completions Management System is preferred
Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is a plus
Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers
Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum
Must have strong English communications skills, both oral and written. Second language is a plus
- Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
- Supervises pre-commissioning activities for electrical equipment including pre-energization checks for electrical equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of electrical equipment during commissioning and operations as required
- Supervises commissioning activities on electrical systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility
- Responsible for executing the Energization Plan in the area under his responsibility
- Record the completion of the electrical activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database
- Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, clearing and reinstatement activities of electrical systems
- Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts
- Coordinate with the E&I Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities
- Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for electrical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for electrical equipment / packages as required
- Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SATâs and initial start-up
- Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to electrical team
- Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the electrical team in the area under his responsibility
- Redlining as-built electrical drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure
- Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices
- Substation switchgear
- HV/MV/LV power distribution systems
- Emergency Power
- Power Management System
- UPS
- VFD
- GIS and 110+kV systems (desirable)
- Familiarity with IEC, API, EEMUA, NEC, and IEEE codes and standards
- Technical knowledge of construction and completion activities
- Knowledge of Completions Management System (preferred)
- Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS (a plus)
- Effective communication of technical solutions and concepts
- MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
- Diploma in engineering or similar (preferred)
- Minimum of 5 yearsâ experience as a commissioning electrical supervisor / specialist within a contractor organization
- Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry
- Certified permit holder from the Ugandan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) (useful)
JOB-69e0c74082af9
Vacancy title:
Commissioning Electrical Specialist
Jobs at:
McDermott
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 30 2026
Duty Station:
Kasenyi Village, Buliisa, Uganda | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
About Us
Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, weâve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Job Description
McDermott is an equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment and employment practices are ethical, legal, voluntary, and free from discrimination.
McDermott will never ask you to pay recruitment fees to secure a job or continued work, to either the recruiter, the hiring manager, the supervisor, or the placement agency. All direct cost of employment, including, as applicable, medical examinations, employment visas, mobilization to country of work, and related fees, are paid by McDermott.
If at any point in the recruitment process you are asked to pay such fees or costs, please immediately notify our Ethics & Compliance team by sending a message to ethics
mcdermott.com. The ethics
mcdermott.com email will not accept any resumes.
Job Overview:
Reports to the Commissioning Electrical Superintendent and assist in the execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plantâs production and performance objectives and McDermottâs contractual objectives. Responsible for the execution of the plant electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan.
Provides first line supervision of the technicians carrying out the electrical completion activities in the area under his responsibility.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
Supervises pre-commissioning activities for electrical equipment including pre-energization checks for electrical equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of electrical equipment during commissioning and operations as required
Supervises commissioning activities on electrical systems and equipment packages for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility
Responsible for executing the Energization Plan in the area under his responsibility
Record the completion of the electrical activities and ensure all records are passed to the Systems Completion team for entry into the database
Participate in walk down inspections, punch listing, clearing and reinstatement activities of electrical systems
Plan daily activities based on schedule requirements, procedures, and available work fronts
Coordinate with the E&I Sub-contractor on site for all Pre-commissioning activities
Ensure the issue of PTW and job safety analysis for electrical commissioning activities in the area under his responsibility
Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for electrical equipment / packages as required
Work with Vendors and assist in vendor coordination for SATâs and initial start-up
Supervises the safe and effective utilization of all materials, equipment and personnel assigned to electrical team
Responsible for quantity and quality of all work performed by the electrical team in the area under his responsibility
Redlining as-built electrical drawings for pre-commissioning and commissioning works in compliance with project procedure
Complies with company policies, procedures and safe working practices
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Preferably possess a diploma in engineering or similar
Must have a minimal of 5 yearsâ experience within a contractor organisation as a commissioning electrical supervisor / specialist
Have pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up experience on at least 3 major EPC projects in the refinery, oil and gas industry
Experience with Substation switchgear, HV/MV/LV power distribution systems, Emergency Power, Power Management System, UPS, and VFD
Experience of GIS and 110+kV systems is desirable
A certified permit holder from the Ugandan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) would be useful
Familiar with codes and standards of IEC, API, EEMUA, NEC, and IEEE
Demonstrate a broad technical knowledge of construction and completion activities
Knowledge of Completions Management System is preferred
Knowledge of OPERCOM and ICAPS on a large oil & gas project is a plus
Able to effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers
Must have good computer software skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum
Must have strong English communications skills, both oral and written. Second language is a plus
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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