Commissioning Manager

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reports To

Project Manager

Job Purpose

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, energization, and handover activities for the utility-scale Solar PV project. The role ensures all systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commissioning strategy, procedures, and schedules.

• Lead all pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and energization activities.

• Coordinate commissioning activities with Engineering, Construction, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and the Client.

• Supervise commissioning of PV modules, string combiner boxes, inverters, MV stations, transformers, switchgear, SCADA, communication systems, and associated balance of plant (BOP).

• Manage system walk-downs, punch lists, mechanical completion, and system turnover.

• Review and approve commissioning documentation, test procedures, and commissioning reports.

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, IEC standards, local regulations, and HSE requirements.

• Coordinate grid compliance testing, performance testing, reliability testing, and final acceptance testing.

• Monitor commissioning progress and resolve technical issues to achieve project milestones.

• Lead and mentor the commissioning team, subcontractors, and vendor specialists.

• Support project close-out and final handover to the Client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Professional engineering certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of commissioning experience in utility-scale Solar PV or EPC power projects.

• Minimum 5 years in a Commissioning Manager or Lead Commissioning Engineer role.

• Proven experience in commissioning Solar PV plants, substations, and grid connection systems.

• Experience with international EPC contractors is preferred.

• GCC/UAE project experience is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Utility-scale Solar PV systems

• Inverters and MV Stations

• Power Transformers

• Switchgear

• SCADA and Communication Systems

• Grid Synchronization

• Protection Systems

• Performance Ratio (PR) Testing

• Reliability Run Testing

• IEC Standards and Grid Code Compliance

Competencies

• Leadership and team management

• Planning and organization

• Technical problem-solving

• Client and stakeholder management

• Strong communication skills

• Commitment to HSE and quality

• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines

Languages

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Working Conditions

• Site-based position in Abu Dhabi with travel as required by the project.