Electrical Technician - Commissioning

About the role

Madre Integrated Engineering is looking for an Electrical Technician in Doha to carry out electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning work on electrical distribution equipment. The role involves testing, fault finding, cable work and supporting energisation and start-up.

Key responsibilities

• Perform insulation resistance, continuity, phase sequence, functional and operational tests.
• Test transformers, switchgear, MCCs, motors, cables, panels, UPS systems and electrical distribution equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical faults.
• Carry out cable checking, termination, glanding and rectification.
• Perform electrical isolation and de-isolation in line with approved procedures.
• Support energisation, start-up, shutdown and equipment trial runs.
• Read single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams and test procedures; record test results and complete commissioning checklists.
• Follow PTW, LOTO, PPE and electrical safety requirements.

Required profile

• Diploma, ITI or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in electrical commissioning is mandatory; candidates with only construction or installation experience will not be considered.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Experience in Oil & Gas and desalination projects is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical testing, troubleshooting and isolation procedures.
• Use of multimeters, insulation resistance testers, clamp meters and other testing equipment.
• Reading electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.