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Job Summary

Job Title:
Commissioning Electrical HV/SAEP (TIL)
Employer:
McDermott
Location:
Buliisa
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Public Relations Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 23 January 2026

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McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world.

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Full-time

Deadline: 

23 Jan 2026

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Commissioning Electrical HV/SAEP (TIL) Job at McDermott

McDermott

Job Description

Reports to the Commissioning Manager and assist planning and execution of a safe and efficient Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up and Performance Testing of the facility to achieve the plant’s production and performance objectives and McDermott’s contractual objectives.

Responsible for the coordination and implementation of all HV electrical commissioning energisation requirements on the project. Support the execution of the plant electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with the Commissioning Execution Plan for a Central Processing Facility in Africa.

The candidate must be a certified permit holder from the Ugandan Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA).

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively within the Project team and with Client to maintain positive relationships
  • Oversee pre-commissioning activities including pre-energization checks for HV electrical equipment within his area of responsibility, and repair and refurbishment of electrical equipment during commissioning and operations as required
  • Manage commissioning activities on Substation switchgear, HV/MV/LV power distribution systems, Emergency Power, Power Management System, UPS, VFD for test runs and performance tests within his area of responsibility
  • Responsible for developing and implementing an overall electrical energization plan for the facility
  • Responsible for the development of pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and testing programs for electrical HV equipment and systems
  • Responsible for liaison with equipment manufacturers and suppliers for electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and repairs procedures for electrical equipment / packages as required
  • Develops work plans for execution of HV electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
  • Develops Safe Work Practice Procedures for all electrical maintenance activities
  • Provides electrical input to the Commissioning Schedule
  • Provides electrical input to scope of work subcontracted packages as required
  • Provides electrical input for Spares, Consumables and Tools
  • Liaise with the Systems Completion Manager for systemisation of SLD’s and validation of the electrical data in the completions database
  • Review the electrical content of the pre-commissioning and commissioning dossiers in accordance with project requirements

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