Commissioning Technician - Electrical

Job description / Role

Job Description - Commissioning Technician - Electrical

Company: KBR Iraq

Iraqi nationals preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a key member of the commissioning team, the technician will be self-driven and report to the discipline supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Discipline Specific:

• Ensure electrical safety rules are understood and complied with during works and activities.
• Knowledge of hazardous area and equipment requirements.
• Verify the proper installation of electrical devices and equipment - attend and represent commissioning during mechanical completion inspections.
• Inspect and confirm correct wiring and connections per drawings.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, SLDs, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Perform electrical function tests on electrical systems ensuring functionality per design.
• Support electrical interface testing with cause & effect (C&E) testing for ESD systems.
• Work closely with process engineers, control engineers, and vendors for system integration.
• Assist in functional testing and startup of plant processes.
• Diagnose and rectify issues related to electrical equipment and electrical management systems.
• Facilitate process to allow maintenance and operations teams with handover of commissioned electrical systems.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Manage and complete inspection test reports (ITRs) for evidence of electrical testing.
• RLMU all the required documents during pre-commissioning and commissioning phase.
• Ensure all commissioning procedures follow safety and quality standards (e.g., IEC, ISA, and project-specific regulations).
• Support and review punch lists and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide reports on commissioning progress and issues encountered to discipline supervisor.

Safety & Work Permits:

• Complete Majnoon safety training - HSE, ERW, PTW, working at height, driving.
• Adhere to all safety processes - PTW control of works, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area classifications and ATEX/IECEx standards.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of electrical principles, SWBs, UPS, battery, motor, fan, relays, breakers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with electrical test equipment and testing methods and procedures.
• Proficiency in reading drawings - SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with ICSS, relay protection systems, power monitoring systems, UPS systems.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis skills.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and best practices in commissioning.
• Good team working skills and ability to oversee contractors.
• Ability and confidence to stop the job if safety concerns are observed.

Education:

• Engineering or technical qualifications in appropriate discipline.

Experience:

• 5 years' experience as electrical commissioning technician on projects.
• Attained and held electrical authorization for technicians to perform works.
• Experience in the Middle East.
• Experience in oil & gas and power is an advantage.
• A good understanding of project systems completions tools such as GoCompletions would be a desirable advantage.

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.