Electrical & HVAC Commissioning Engineer
Orion Group View all jobs
- Uganda
- Contract
- Full-time
Location: Buliisa, Uganda (Rotational)
Start Date: Q2 2026
Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Sector: Oil & Gas - Upstream / Greenfield ProjectAbout the Opportunity
We are currently recruiting an experienced Electrical & HVAC Commissioning Engineer to support a major onshore oil & gas development in East Africa.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a large-scale greenfield project in a remote and environmentally sensitive area, involving complex facilities including drilling pads, a central processing plant, and extensive pipeline networks.
You will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of electrical and HVAC systems, working within a multicultural and technically demanding environment.Key Responsibilities Commissioning Execution & Oversight
- Define sub-system boundaries and commissioning packages
- Supervise contractor pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (onshore & offshore)
- Witness testing to achieve Mechanical Completion and system acceptance
- Oversee commissioning through to start-up and handover to operations
- Review and approve commissioning procedures, methodologies, and test protocols
- Validate contractor commissioning strategies and execution plans
- Ensure compliance with project standards and technical referential
- Approve electrical energization of systems and validate PSSR for HV systems
- Lead commissioning of HV & MV electrical systems, switchgear, and substations
- Support commissioning of rotating equipment (turbines, compressors, generators)
- Ensure proper integration with control systems (ICSS)
- Coordinate FAT activities at vendor premises
- Coordinate and oversee site-wide HVAC commissioning activities
- Liaise with contractors and vendors to ensure performance and compliance
- Monitor contractor progress and ensure alignment with commissioning schedules
- Provide regular progress reports and planning updates
- Manage punch lists, including tracking, close-out, and certification
- Work with commissioning systems such as ICAPS (or equivalent)
- Ensure all commissioning activities are performed safely and in line with project HSE requirements
- Conduct site audits and promote safe commissioning practices
- Verify competency and certification of personnel involved in HV/MV activities
- Support training and coaching of operations and maintenance teams
- Ensure smooth system handover and integration with operational teams
- HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Valid medical certificate compliant with industry standards
- Minimum 10-12 years' experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or large industrial projects
- Strong experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of electrical systems
- Proven track record with HV & MV systems commissioning
- Experience with commissioning tools such as ICAPS (or similar)
- Background in multi-disciplinary project environments
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, safety standards, and commissioning processes
- Experience supervising contractors and coordinating complex activities
- Good understanding of rotating equipment and utilities systems
- Strong planning, reporting, and organisational skills
- Ability to work in remote, multicultural, and challenging environments
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and value