General information
Organisation
About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.
Reference
2026-42200
Publication date
25/02/2026
Position description
Job title
Commissioning Specialist Electrical M/F
Contract type
Fixed-term-contract
Contractual hours
Full time
Contract duration
1 Year
Job description
Basic Functions:
The basic function of the Commissioning Electrical Specialist is to ensure that all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for electrical disciplines are prepared and executed according to OPERCOM® methodology in a safe manner and according to the planned schedule. This role is crucial for the smooth coordination of various project entities, including the Interface department, Integration team, and Project Services.
Main Accountabilities:
The main accountabilities of the position include prioritizing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) for all electrical personnel, coordinating and approving quality and completeness of deliverables, assisting Commissioning Unit leaders in witnessing and monitoring pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, and reviewing pre-commissioning dossiers and attached preliminary checks. The specialist is also responsible for supervising the management and operation of switchgears and switchboards manipulations performed by EPCC Contractors after energization of high voltage networks within the electrical substation for commissioning tests together with the Proponent Electrical team.
Package 4 Commissioning Electrical Specialist (SS21 and SS22):
1) Experience in OPERCOM ™ and ICAPS© application
2) At least 10 years of experience in Oil&Gas industry, including ~5 years of Pre-commissioning and Commissioning
3) Experience in energization and testing of HV and LV switchgears; DC and AC UPS; Batteries; Oil filled / dry type Transformers
4) Knowledge of electrical safety protocols, Permit to Work system; Electrical Lock-out / Tag-out.
5) Responsible for supervision of Electrical Commissioning activities in SS22 and SS21 including HV 34.5 kV; and LV 480V Switchgears testing, including CT's and VT's; Protection relays setting; Primary and secondary injection; Hipot test; ductor tests; UPS batteries charge / discharge tests
Profile
Qualifications:
The qualifications required for this position include an engineer level education or above, high knowledge of electrical activities within oil and gas units, especially high voltage (240 kV), and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar position of electrical commissioning engineer for high voltage systems. Specific skills such as knowledge of EPCC contract management, OPERCOM®, and ICAPS© are a plus. Additionally, the candidate should be methodic, organized, have a good team spirit, and be fluent in English, with Arabic being a plus.
Working at spie
What can we offer you?
Daily Rate + Other Benefits.
Position location
Location
Jubail
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of experience required
10 years or more
Required authorisations
Languages
English (D-Full professional proficiency)
Our ambition
Combining our differences