Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Switchgear
Location: Tuas, Singapore – IWMF Project Employment Type: 1-Year Contract Working Days: Monday to Friday, 5-day work week Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Transport: Shuttle bus provided
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Switchgear to support commissioning activities for a major infrastructure project located in Tuas, Singapore .
The successful candidate will be responsible for the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and energisation of electrical switchgear and associated power distribution equipment . Candidates should possess strong hands-on experience working with LV, MV and/or HV switchgear systems and be comfortable supporting commissioning activities in a project/site environment.
This is a 1-year contract position based at the Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) project in Tuas .
Key Responsibilities
- Perform testing, inspection, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for LV, MV and/or HV switchgear systems .
- Conduct functional testing and verification of switchboards, switchgear panels, circuit breakers and associated electrical equipment.
- Support switchgear energisation, shutdown, start-up and commissioning activities .
- Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, continuity, contact resistance and other applicable commissioning tests.
- Conduct functional checks of circuit breakers, protection systems, interlocks, control circuits, trip circuits and indication circuits .
- Verify electrical equipment installation against approved drawings, specifications, schematics and project requirements.
- Read and interpret single-line diagrams (SLD), electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control diagrams and technical drawings .
- Perform troubleshooting and fault-finding on switchgear, control circuits and associated electrical systems during commissioning.
- Identify commissioning issues and coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors and other project stakeholders to resolve technical problems.
- Support testing and commissioning of associated equipment such as transformers, protection relays, electrical panels, MCCs and power distribution systems , where applicable.
- Coordinate with switchgear manufacturers/vendors and subcontractors during site testing and commissioning.
- Witness and/or participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and other project-specific testing activities.
- Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation including test reports, checklists, punch lists, commissioning records and technical reports.
- Ensure commissioning activities are completed according to approved procedures, method statements and project schedules.
- Ensure all activities comply with project Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements.
- Participate in toolbox meetings, risk assessments and site coordination meetings when required.
- Support the rectification and closure of electrical commissioning punch-list items.
- Provide technical support during system handover and final acceptance.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning .
- Practical experience working with LV, MV and/or HV switchgear is essential.
- Candidates with experience commissioning equipment from major switchgear manufacturers such as ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Hitachi Energy, Mitsubishi Electric, Eaton, GE or equivalent manufacturers will be advantageous.
- Good understanding of electrical power distribution systems and switchgear operating principles.
- Familiarity with circuit breakers, protection relays, switchboards, control circuits, interlocking systems and electrical protection schemes .
- Ability to read and understand SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams and electrical drawings .
- Hands-on troubleshooting and fault-finding capability is required.
- Experience with electrical testing equipment and commissioning tools will be advantageous.
- Previous experience working on power plants, substations, utilities, industrial plants, waste-to-energy facilities, data centres, infrastructure projects or other large-scale electrical projects will be advantageous.
- Experience working in an active construction, commissioning or plant environment is preferred.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices.
- Able to coordinate effectively with engineers, contractors, vendors and project stakeholders.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary commissioning team.
- Willing and able to work on-site in Tuas, Singapore for the duration of the project.
Contract & Working Conditions
Contract Duration: 1 year Project Location: Tuas, Singapore – IWMF Project Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Working Days: Monday to Friday Work Week: 5 days Transportation: Shuttle bus transportation provided Work Environment: Project/site-based electrical commissioning role
Preferred Experience
Candidates with direct hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:
- LV Switchgear / LV Switchboards
- MV Switchgear
- HV Switchgear
- GIS / AIS
- Circuit Breakers
- Protection Relays
- Electrical Protection & Control
- Transformers
- MCCs / Motor Control Centres
- Switchgear Testing & Commissioning
- Electrical Energisation
- Power Distribution Systems
- Substation Commissioning
- Electrical Troubleshooting & Fault Finding
- SAT / Site Commissioning
- Power Plant or Waste-to-Energy Commissioning