Electrical Commissioning Supervisor

Location
Kampala
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Comsip, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, specializes in providing highly qualified technical resources to support the most ambitious industrial projects around the world.

🔧 Our mission for over 75 years : to support the largest operators and engineering companies in the successful delivery of their complex projects, by providing key skills in Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance

🌐 With more than 120 experts available worldwide, Comsip operates with a responsible and sustainable approach, in perfect alignment with the values of the VINCI Energies group.


Job title: Electrical Commissioning Supervisor

Sector: Oil & Gas – Pipeline Project (EACOP)

Starting date: ASAP

Duration: 12 Months

Renewable: Yes

Location: Tanzania/Uganda

Status: Rotational (TBA)

Language: English

French is a plus

JOB DIMENSIONS

· Following a successful audit and the opening of commissioning activities to subcontracting our client is strengthening its commissioning team on the EACOP project.

· The Electrical Commissioning Supervisor will oversee commissioning activities performed by contractors and local teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of electrical systems commissioning.

ACTIVITIES

· Supervise electrical commissioning activities on site

· Monitor contractor performance and compliance with project procedures

· Review commissioning dossiers, test procedures, and technical documentation

· Support local teams and ensure proper knowledge transfer

· Manage interfaces with construction, commissioning, and operations teams

· Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and client standards

· Report commissioning progress and technical issues

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

· Verification of electrical installations and systems readiness

· Witness FAT, SAT, loop checks, and functional testing

· Support energization activities

· Review punch lists and close-out actions

· Coordinate commissioning priorities with stakeholders

· Mentor less experienced local personnel

HSE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Enforce project HSE standards

· Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings

· Report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions implementation

· Promote a strong safety culture across all teams

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Degree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering

· Minimum 10 years of electrical commissioning experience in Oil & Gas or Energy projects

· Experience on large EPC projects preferred

· Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems and electrical protection

· Previous pipeline or industrial project experience is an advantage

· Fluent English required

· French language appreciated

· Ability to adapt to changes and to work in an international multi-cultural project environment, to cope in a positive and productive manner within intensive environment. Interpersonal skills, rigor, and analytical mind.

· Ability to work as a member of a project Team, to liaise, coordinate and positively communicate with the involved different Parties (Contractors, project Entities, auditors, other disciplines representatives, experts, project people, PMT EPCC packages, etc.).


Why join us?

🧬Our DNA : Trust, Entrepreneurial spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

Joining us means the assurance of becoming part of a large group within a human-sized company!

🚀 A tailored onboarding from your very first day and individual career support

🏫 Opportunities for growth, training and mobility within a fast-growing international group

🙏🏼 Hands-on support and close management

💶 Recognition of employee performance through a employee savings plan

🥇 The sharing and pride in our successes

☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where our projects are carried out (Human Rights Guide)

🦺 Respect for the health and safety of our employees

👋 At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, our CSR initiatives are fully integrated into our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, into our DNA

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Top Benefits

  • Tailored Onboarding
  • Individual Career Support
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Training
  • Mobility Within International Group
  • Employee Savings Plan