Job Description

Join us in solving global energy challenges for future generations.At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?Our Project team are currently seeking a Commissioning SME (Electrical) to join the team. The SME will serve as the technical authority, ensuring the successful deployment, integration, and performance of complex electrical systems offshore. This position will be based in our St. John's office with periodic business trips to Ingleside, TX and transition Offshore Newfoundland for the completion of project scope.What will you be doing?

• Coordinate and supervise activities associated with commissioning and start up planning and execution activities of the program development.
• Actively participate in safety reviews, HAZOP, JHA, FLRA, and pre-startup safety checks to verify the integrity and safety of systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including, construction, engineering, operations, other discipline SMEs, and HSE, to deliver high-quality, safe, and timely commissioning processes.
• Work collaboratively with the Commissioning Manager and client to ensure all necessary commissioning and start up activities are planned and executed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound manner.
• Assuring that the project scope is divided up into systems that are defined in a manner that will support ease of commissioning
• Assure that the System Pre-commissioning and/or Commissioning Procedures are developed, approved, and finalized per the planning schedule and include the appropriate content and detail to assure safe and thorough execution.
• Assuring that the Commissioning execution plan includes the materials, special tools, and vendor support for a safe and efficient execution
• Assuring that the commissioning staffing plan has the correct number of persons with the appropriate skills to execute the commissioning work.
• Development, tracking, and adjusting commissioning execution schedule for the discipline.
• Working with engineering and operations department to promptly find the preferred alternative for alleviating issues discovered during commissioning.
• Lead and oversee all electrical personnel within the Electrical Team.
• Lead the on-site pre-commissioning and/or commissioning activities, including resource management, schedule coordination, materials/tools/vendor support, system/equipment troubleshooting, and adjusting plan due to resource issues.
• Lead the technical Writers and manage the flow of information to the team for Electrical systems.
• Assisting in the development of commissioning spare parts listing and quantities.
• Managing an effective team environment to assure that the commissioning work integrates well in the overall project plan.
• Establish and maintain a detailed commissioning and start-up schedule to carry out planned tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Review vendor data and ensure sub-systems are properly integrated and/or interfaced.
• Ensure that interfaces with other disciplines are consistent and aligned.
• Review documents prepared by sub-contractors to ensure quality and consistency.
• Continuously consider cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
• Lead commissioning meetings, providing clear updates on progress, troubleshooting, and key milestones
• Troubleshoot issues during commissioning, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop handover documentation for operations teams, ensuring systems are ready for safe, reliable operation.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure readiness and alignment of systems for commissioning
• Guide vendors and contractor staff on procedures, standards, and quality requirements during commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including hazard identification and control measures, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and incident reporting.
• Commissioning and testing tools, such as power quality analyzers, insulation resistance testers, and protective relay test sets.
• Support and troubleshooting for electrical systems, including power distribution, protection and control systems, switchgear, transformers, and generators.
• Perform system integration and interface testing for complex electrical and automation systems.

We think you should have:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology diploma and a minimum 10 years of experience in leadership positions

or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. * Commissioning experience in an offshore/onshore industrial facility required.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, make sound decisions, and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, commissioning best practices, and relevant industry regulations.
• Able to develop a project specific system design with all associated documentation.
• Strong decision-making abilities. Well-developed computer skills in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Expertise in HV, MV, and LV electrical systems, including power distribution, protection relays.
• Extensive experience with electrical systems, including high voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV), low voltage (LV) equipment and UPS.
• Successful completion of an offshore medical and regulatory training required for Offshore Newfoundland.

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthy work-life balance
• Social and team-building events
• Dynamic project and team environment

Interested? Contact us.Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment and background screening will be required. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Eligibility to Work in CanadaAll applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled, or voided).
Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least one (1) week prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded. In certain situations, Aker Solutions may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions within the Company and may also provide the information to its clients, in connection with possible opportunities with existing clients as part of their approval process.Diversity and InclusionOur goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one's identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process.This is Aker SolutionsAker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.

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