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Commissioning Manager

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a large multinational engineering and construction company, renowned for delivering complex infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects globally. With a strong track record in EPC for power, renewable energy, and industrial sectors, the company is recognized for innovation, technical excellence, and large-scale project execution.

Role Overview

The Commissioning Manager will lead, plan, execute, and validate all commissioning activities for renewable energy EPC projects, including Solar PV, substations, and transmission infrastructure. The role ensures systems are tested, integrated, and handed over safely, reliably, and in line with performance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures aligned with EPC project timelines.

  • Lead and supervise all site commissioning activities, including functional testing, equipment energization, SCADA integration, grid synchronization, and system handover.

  • Coordinate with EPC contractors, engineering teams, OEMs, utilities, and client representatives to ensure smooth execution.

  • Ensure all commissioning activities comply with quality standards, safety protocols, and performance criteria.

  • Identify risks, implement mitigation measures, and troubleshoot technical issues during startup, testing, and validation.

  • Prepare progress reports, manage punch lists, and maintain complete commissioning documentation for handover.

Location

  • On-site in Uzbekistan (initially), with potential future assignments in the Middle East

  • Single-status position with accommodation and transportation provided from guest house to site

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Power Engineering (or related field)

  • 14+ years of experience in EPC projects, with 8–15 years specifically in commissioning for renewable energy or power infrastructure projects

  • Experience leading at least one PV project ≥350 MW

  • Technical expertise in Solar PV, Substations (66/132/220/400/765 kV), Transmission lines, SCADA, and protection systems

  • Proven experience working with EPC contractors, OEM suppliers, and utilities

  • Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills; ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals

Key Skills

  • Electrical testing, protection systems, SCADA/automation, and system integration

  • EPC project execution knowledge, risk assessment, and troubleshooting

  • Decision-making under time-critical conditions and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and OEM documentation