Electrical Engineer
60836020
Posted: 07/09/2026
- Competitive
- Azerbaijan, Baku
- Contract
POSITION TITLE:
Electrical Commissioning Engineer
KEY ROLE
This role is for the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project which will build a new Normally Uninhabited Installation (NUI) to be installed in the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan. The role will be based in the selected engineering contractor office and selected fabrication facility in Baku (Azerbaijan) and offshore for the greenfield and brownfield hook up and commissioning.
The SDC Electrical Commissioning Engineer will support the SDC Commissioning Electrical Lead with safe and efficient delivery of Greenfield and Brownfield Commissioning readiness, Contractor oversight, MC acceptance, pre-commissioning, commissioning and alignment /coordination with the facilities’ Operations teams for the SDC project. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will be expected to set the highest standards in HSE and quality and promote and role model the bp approach of “Who We Are”.
POSITION REPORTS TO
LINE MANAGER TITLE: SDC Topside Commissioning Lead
BASIC SKILLS
A high-level of communication and interpersonal skills.
Significant experience on electrical equipment commissioning is essential.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Higher education and an extensive Electrical Equipment commissioning experience base is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES
Demonstrate personal HSSE leadership and excellent HSE behaviours at all times and ensure that safety expectations are communicated and maintained.
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on SoW and Schedule development.
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on Commissioning Planning & Execution Phase
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on reviewing and commenting on Engineering contractors’ documents, providing commissioning perspective to Design.
Attend Electrical Equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s)
Specify required Electrical Tools, Test Equipment and Commissioning Spares and support Purchase Orders.
Specify First Fills and support Purchase Orders.
Identify electrical temporary system requirements for Commissioning
Assist in the creation of the Electrical Systems LOSH/LOSSH.
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on reviewing and accepting of contractor supplied procedures and activities for installation, preservation and commissioning of all Electrical equipment at all site locations.
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on development and execute relevant Commissioning Test Procedures (CTP) for the Electrical systems in Brownfield and Greenfield areas.
Responsible for the development and compilation of relevant ITR’s.
Oversee Contractor execution of the MC execute commissioning and support Commissioning Electrical Lead to control and handover the SDC Greenfield and Brownfield scope of work to Operations.
Control and ensure all Electrical commissioning personnel carryout their work and are fully trained in accordance with site PTW procedures.
Ensure that all commissioning procedures and paperwork within the SHMP is completed to enable a smooth hand over of systems to Operations.
Respond to engineering site queries where clarification of design is required and liaise with Eng contractor where an Engineering response to TQ’s is required
Ensure all Contractor Electrical Engineers, Supervisors and Technicians deployed are fully aware and understand the projects safe working practices, process safety fundamentals and ensure they are adhered to maintain a SAFE working environment.
Responsible for the safety & management of all Suppliers’ representatives when on-site for the commissioning works of subsequent items of equipment
Attend tri-party and bi-party walkdowns with Construction and Operation. Raise/agree appropriate punch items and progress them to closure.
Act as a Performing Authority within Project’s Permit to Work Procedures.
Responsible for the execution of all relevant work-scopes detailed within the CTP’s.
Provide advice, coaching and training to Azerbaijani National personnel.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Electrical Commissioning Engineer
KEY ROLE
This role is for the Shah Deniz Compression (SDC) project which will build a new Normally Uninhabited Installation (NUI) to be installed in the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan. The role will be based in the selected engineering contractor office and selected fabrication facility in Baku (Azerbaijan) and offshore for the greenfield and brownfield hook up and commissioning.
The SDC Electrical Commissioning Engineer will support the SDC Commissioning Electrical Lead with safe and efficient delivery of Greenfield and Brownfield Commissioning readiness, Contractor oversight, MC acceptance, pre-commissioning, commissioning and alignment /coordination with the facilities’ Operations teams for the SDC project. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will be expected to set the highest standards in HSE and quality and promote and role model the bp approach of “Who We Are”.
POSITION REPORTS TO
LINE MANAGER TITLE: SDC Topside Commissioning Lead
BASIC SKILLS
A high-level of communication and interpersonal skills.
Significant experience on electrical equipment commissioning is essential.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Higher education and an extensive Electrical Equipment commissioning experience base is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES
Demonstrate personal HSSE leadership and excellent HSE behaviours at all times and ensure that safety expectations are communicated and maintained.
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on SoW and Schedule development.
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on Commissioning Planning & Execution Phase
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on reviewing and commenting on Engineering contractors’ documents, providing commissioning perspective to Design.
Attend Electrical Equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT’s)
Specify required Electrical Tools, Test Equipment and Commissioning Spares and support Purchase Orders.
Specify First Fills and support Purchase Orders.
Identify electrical temporary system requirements for Commissioning
Assist in the creation of the Electrical Systems LOSH/LOSSH.
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on reviewing and accepting of contractor supplied procedures and activities for installation, preservation and commissioning of all Electrical equipment at all site locations.
Support the Commissioning Electrical Lead on development and execute relevant Commissioning Test Procedures (CTP) for the Electrical systems in Brownfield and Greenfield areas.
Responsible for the development and compilation of relevant ITR’s.
Oversee Contractor execution of the MC execute commissioning and support Commissioning Electrical Lead to control and handover the SDC Greenfield and Brownfield scope of work to Operations.
Control and ensure all Electrical commissioning personnel carryout their work and are fully trained in accordance with site PTW procedures.
Ensure that all commissioning procedures and paperwork within the SHMP is completed to enable a smooth hand over of systems to Operations.
Respond to engineering site queries where clarification of design is required and liaise with Eng contractor where an Engineering response to TQ’s is required
Ensure all Contractor Electrical Engineers, Supervisors and Technicians deployed are fully aware and understand the projects safe working practices, process safety fundamentals and ensure they are adhered to maintain a SAFE working environment.
Responsible for the safety & management of all Suppliers’ representatives when on-site for the commissioning works of subsequent items of equipment
Attend tri-party and bi-party walkdowns with Construction and Operation. Raise/agree appropriate punch items and progress them to closure.
Act as a Performing Authority within Project’s Permit to Work Procedures.
Responsible for the execution of all relevant work-scopes detailed within the CTP’s.
Provide advice, coaching and training to Azerbaijani National personnel.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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