Commissioning Lead Engineer - Electrical, LV (Low Voltage)

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Kanadevia Inova is seeking a Commissioning Lead Engineer for LV on a Waste-to-Energy project in Abu Dhabi. You will own all low voltage commissioning activities, drive HSEQ compliance, and coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, OEMs and authorities to deliver safe, timely results within contract requirements. The role requires leading RAMS development, site standards adherence, and robust documentation. Required: degree in Electrical Engineering with proven LV commissioning experience on power or EfW plants, strong HSEQ leadership and a valid Safety Contractors Certificate, LOTO and Permit to Work experience, and excellent English communication. Tips: tailor your resume to demonstrate LV package delivery, risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, and measurable safety outcomes; highlight SCC, RAMS, and timelines; emphasize onsite readiness and planning.

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

The Commissioning Lead Engineer will take full ownership of LV commissioning activities, ensuring delivery in line with project requirements, contractual obligations, and HSEQ standards. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective coordination across multiple stakeholders within a complex commissioning environment.

• Lead and ensure full HSEQ compliance throughout the commissioning phase, actively promoting a strong safety culture and effective risk mitigation.
• Review, implement, and enforce HSEQ requirements, ensuring all commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with RAMS, site standards, and applicable legislation.
• Take overall responsibility for commissioning the complete LV package, ensuring safe, timely delivery in line with contractual and technical requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate commissioning activities to ensure alignment with project contracts, schedules, budgets, and approved standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, OEMs, and external authorities to ensure safe, high-quality execution of commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, provide regular progress reporting, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with proven experience commissioning Power or Energy from Waste (EfW) plants.
• Demonstrable experience delivering the full LV package on a large-scale EfW project.
• Proven leadership in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), with strong knowledge of relevant legal requirements.
• Holds a valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) and Permit to Work systems in industrial commissioning environments.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, and a strong forward planner with excellent organizational skills.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

• Confident communicator with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications for reporting and documentation.
• Proactive, safety-driven, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple critical activities in parallel.

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