GIS Commissioning Engineer

Assignment Start January 2027

Location Qatar

Project Environment High-Voltage Substation / GIS

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise commissioning activities for high-voltage GIS substations.
• Coordinate and support the installation, erection, assembly, testing, and commissioning of GIS equipment.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with Siemens Energy procedures, approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, commissioning procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate commissioning teams, subcontractors, installation personnel, and site interfaces.
• Coordinate closely with Siemens Energy/OEM representatives, the client, consultant, project management team, and other contractors.
• Monitor and verify GIS mechanical and electrical readiness prior to commissioning.
• Review GIS installation and commissioning activities, including:
  • Mechanical assembly and alignment
  • Torqueing and tightening
  • GIS compartment inspections
  • Gas handling, evacuation, filling, and gas-quality checks
  • Cleanliness and contamination-control requirements
  • Electrical connections and associated equipment
  • Interlocking and control functions
• Coordinate and supervise pre-commissioning and commissioning tests in accordance with approved procedures and OEM requirements.
• Review test results, identify technical issues, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure commissioning records, test sheets, inspection reports, checklists, punch lists, and handover documentation are properly completed and maintained.
• Monitor commissioning progress against the project schedule and provide regular progress updates.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems encountered during testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with installation teams to ensure all outstanding works and punch-list items are closed before testing.
• Coordinate with the client and relevant stakeholders to obtain approvals, inspections, and readiness for energisation.
• Support final handover of the GIS system and associated substation equipment to the client.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project quality, safety, environmental, and HSE requirements.
• Liaise with KAHRAMAA, project management, consultants, Siemens Energy, and relevant local authorities when required.

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in high-voltage electrical substation projects.
• Previous experience on KAHRAMAA projects in Qatar is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in GIS installation, testing, commissioning, or supervision, preferably on 220 kV and/or 400 kV substations.
• Proven experience with Siemens Energy GIS systems, preferably 8DQ1 and/or 8DN9.
• Siemens Energy certification issued by Siemens Energy, Berlin is mandatory.
• Valid and relevant Siemens Energy GIS installation/commissioning certification or recognised OEM training is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage GIS commissioning procedures, testing requirements, and OEM standards.
• Strong understanding of GIS assembly, mechanical inspection, gas handling, compartment checks, torqueing, alignment, and cleanliness requirements.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, inspection, testing, commissioning documentation, and HSE requirements.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and site interfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, technical specifications, OEM manuals, method statements, and commissioning procedures.
• Previous experience coordinating with clients, consultants, OEM representatives, and utility authorities is highly desirable.

Language Requirements

• Fluent English - mandatory.
• Arabic - an advantage.

Availability

• Available to commence the assignment from January 2027.
• Willingness to work on-site in Qatar for the duration of the project.

Key Competencies

• High-Voltage Substation Commissioning
• GIS Testing & Commissioning
• Siemens Energy GIS
• 220 kV / 400 kV Substations
• Siemens Energy 8DQ1 / 8DN9
• KAHRAMAA Projects - Qatar
• GIS Gas Handling
• Protection & Control Interface
• Functional & Interlocking Tests
• Quality Control & Documentation
• HSE Compliance
• Site Supervision & Coordination
• Troubleshooting & Technical Problem Solving
• Client / OEM Coordination
• Testing, Energisation & Handover