Lead and supervise the commissioning and testing of high-voltage GIS equipment on site.
Coordinate GIS commissioning activities in accordance with company /OEM procedures, approved drawings, specifications, commissioning plans, method statements, and HSE requirements.
Review GIS installation completion and verify that equipment is ready for commissioning and testing.
Coordinate with installation teams to ensure all mechanical and electrical installation activities are properly completed before testing.
Supervise and/or perform GIS commissioning activities, including applicable:
Insulation resistance and electrical continuity checks
Contact resistance measurements
Circuit breaker testing and functional checks
Disconnector and earthing switch operational checks
Interlocking and control logic verification
CT/VT-related checks and testing
Protection and control interface checks
Gas compartment and SF -related checks
Local and remote control functional tests
Alarm, indication, trip, and protection signal verification
Auxiliary circuit and control supply checks
Coordinate GIS gas-handling activities and verify that gas-related requirements are completed in accordance with OEM procedures.
Verify GIS compartment integrity, gas pressure/density monitoring, alarms, and associated functional requirements.
Review commissioning procedures, test forms, inspection records, and approved test documentation before execution.
Identify technical issues, commissioning failures, discrepancies, and abnormal test results and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
Support troubleshooting and fault identification during commissioning.
Coordinate with protection, control, SCADA, transformer, cable, and other commissioning teams to verify complete system interfaces.
Coordinate with the client and KAHRAMAA representatives during inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
Ensure all commissioning results are properly recorded, reviewed, and submitted for approval.
Prepare and maintain commissioning records, test reports, checklists, punch lists, and handover documentation.
Monitor and close commissioning punch-list items prior to energization.
Coordinate with the project management team and OEM representatives to ensure commissioning milestones are achieved.
Support final system readiness checks and preparation for energization and handover.
Ensure all commissioning activities are performed safely and in full compliance with project HSE requirements.
Requirements
Previous experience on KAHRAMAA projects in Qatar is mandatory.
Minimum 10 years of experience in high-voltage electrical substation projects.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in GIS commissioning, preferably on 220 kV and/or 400 kV systems.
Experience with company 8DQ1 and/or 8DN9 is highly preferred.
Valid company GIS commissioning certification or recognized OEM commissioning training.
Strong knowledge of GIS testing, commissioning procedures, quality control, and HSE requirements.
Fluent English is mandatory; Arabic is an advantage.
Experience & Technical Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
Extensive experience with high-voltage GIS commissioning, preferably at 220 kV and/or 400 kV.
Previous hands-on experience with 8DQ1 and/or 8DN9 GIS.
Strong understanding of GIS commissioning procedures and OEM requirements.
Experience with high-voltage switchgear functional testing and commissioning.
Knowledge of GIS control, protection, interlocking, auxiliary systems, and SCADA interfaces.
Experience in troubleshooting GIS equipment and resolving commissioning issues.
Ability to interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and OEM documentation.
Strong understanding of testing, inspection, quality assurance, and commissioning documentation.
Experience working directly with clients, consultants, OEM representatives, and local utility authorities.