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Commissioning Engineer

Jul 16, 2026

Salary
Salary not listed
Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's

How to Apply

Send your CV by email[email protected]

Job Description

Hiring a senior electrical commissioning engineer for BP oil projects, with 8+ years experience, familiar with electrical systems, and BP standards. Must work in remote conditions, with fluent English.

Original posting

#Commissioning_Engineer (Electrical) – BP Iraq Project Project: Chinese NOC &BP-operated Oil Field Development (Crude Oil Treatment Facilities) Employment Type: Rotational Contract Rotation Schedule: Commissioning Phase: 4 months on / 1 month off Operations & Maintenance Phase: 2 months on / 1 month off Compensation: Project Preparation Phase (Home Office): $1,000 USD per month Post-Mobilization (Work Months on Site): $3,000 – $3,500 USD per month Leave Months: 20% of base salary paid during off-duty months Accommodation, meals, and transport provided at site NO family status Key Responsibilities: Execute pre-commissioning and commissioning of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, UPS, generators, earthing systems, and distribution networks. Develop and review electrical commissioning procedures, test plans, and switching schedules in line with BP engineering standards. Oversee insulation testing, relay coordination, motor bump tests, and load testing. Lead energization sequences and ensure safe isolation and permit-to-work compliance. Troubleshoot electrical faults during start-up and perform root cause analysis. Coordinate with process, instrument, and HSE teams for integrated system commissioning. Prepare test records, punch lists, single-line mark-ups, and final handover documentation. Must-Have Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. 8+ years oil & gas experience, with 4+ years in electrical commissioning. Proven BP project experience (mandatory – must have worked on at least one BP-operated project). Proven experience in crude oil treatment facility electrical systems (switchgear, distribution, motors, generators). Strong knowledge of protection relays, power systems, and BP electrical standards. Ability to work 7 days/week, 12 hours/day in remote field conditions. Fluent English (written and spoken). Preferred: Previous experience in Rumaila oil field, Iraq. Familiarity with BP electrical standards and commissioning management systems. International rotational assignment experience in Middle East. HV switching certification How to Apply: Send your CV and a brief summary of your BP project and crude oil treatment experience to [email protected] Subject line: Your Name – Electrical – BP Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #fji #findjobsiraq #ojki #oiljobskurdistaniraq #erbiljobs #electricaljobs

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Skills

Technical / Hard Skills

Electrical commissioningPower systemsBP standards

Details

Sector
Private
Degree Field
Electrical Engineering
Apply Via
Email
Original posting language
English
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Indexed by Nabu
Jul 16, 2026

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