Testing & Commissioning Manager

Electrical Testing & Commissioning Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Manager to lead and coordinate electrical testing, commissioning, energisation and handover activities for a major power/infrastructure project in Singapore.

The successful candidate should have extensive commissioning experience within Waste-to-Energy (WTE), Power Generation, Power Plants or other large-scale energy/infrastructure projects. The role requires a strong understanding of electrical power systems, commissioning methodologies, multidisciplinary interfaces and safe energisation of plant electrical equipment.

Candidates with approximately 10+ years of relevant experience are preferred. Candidates with 5+ years of highly relevant experience on major/mega power generation or WTE projects may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall electrical testing and commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through energisation, performance testing and final handover.
• Develop, review and implement commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, method statements and testing documentation.
• Coordinate electrical commissioning activities across contractors, vendors, engineering teams, construction teams and client representatives.
• Lead the testing, commissioning and energisation of LV, MV and HV electrical systems.
• Oversee commissioning of switchgear, transformers, generators, motors, MCCs, UPS systems, battery chargers, protection systems and electrical distribution systems.
• Coordinate commissioning interfaces involving steam turbine generators and associated balance-of-plant electrical systems, where applicable.
• Review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, protection drawings, equipment datasheets and vendor documentation.
• Ensure electrical systems are installed and ready for commissioning in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Manage pre-commissioning inspections, system walkdowns, mechanical/electrical completion checks and commissioning readiness assessments.
• Lead or coordinate electrical tests including insulation resistance, continuity, contact resistance, functional testing, primary/secondary injection and protection relay testing, where applicable.
• Coordinate transformer testing, switchgear testing, breaker testing, interlock verification and protection system testing.
• Manage electrical energisation and de-energisation activities, ensuring appropriate safety procedures and permits are followed.
• Coordinate testing of control, protection, alarm, trip and interlocking functions between electrical equipment and associated control systems.
• Support integration and interface testing between electrical systems and DCS/SCADA/plant control systems, where applicable.
• Develop system commissioning sequences and ensure activities are executed according to the overall project commissioning schedule.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues discovered during testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with OEMs and equipment vendors during FAT, SAT, site testing and commissioning.
• Manage commissioning punch lists, outstanding works and technical queries through to closure.
• Monitor contractor and vendor commissioning performance, progress, quality and compliance.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with project HSE requirements, Permit-to-Work procedures, LOTO requirements and electrical safety standards.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records including test reports, check sheets, certificates, punch lists and system completion dossiers.
• Provide regular commissioning progress updates and identify potential risks, delays or technical constraints.
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, C&I, Process, Operations and Construction teams during integrated plant commissioning.
• Support plant start-up, reliability testing, performance testing and final handover to operations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to electrical commissioning engineers, supervisors and technicians.
• Ensure systems are commissioned safely, systematically and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant engineering/commissioning experience preferred.
• Candidates with 5+ years of experience may be considered if they possess significant commissioning experience on major/mega-scale power generation projects.
• Proven experience in electrical testing and commissioning is essential.
• Strong preference for candidates with Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant commissioning experience.
• Candidates from conventional power plants, CCGT, thermal power, biomass or other major power generation projects will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power generation and distribution systems.
• Experience with LV/MV/HV switchgear, transformers, generators, MCCs, protection systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Good understanding of electrical testing, protection, control, interlocking and energisation procedures.
• Experience managing commissioning activities across multiple contractors, vendors and engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interpret SLDs, electrical schematics, protection drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with commissioning planning, systemisation, completion management, punch-list management and handover.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability during plant start-up and commissioning.
• Previous experience as a T&C Manager, Commissioning Manager, Electrical Commissioning Manager, Senior Commissioning Engineer, Lead Commissioning Engineer or Electrical T&C Lead would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to work effectively in a site-based, fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Project Experience

• Waste-to-Energy / Waste Incineration Plants
• Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Plants
• Thermal Power Plants
• Biomass / Renewable Power Plants
• Large-scale Power Generation Facilities
• Utility / Energy Infrastructure
• EPC / EPCM mega projects
• Plant start-up and integrated commissioning

Preferred Technical Exposure

• LV / MV / HV Switchgear
• Power Transformers
• Generators / Steam Turbine Generators
• MCCs and Motor Systems
• Protection Relays
• UPS and DC/Battery Systems
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• DCS / SCADA interfaces
• Electrical Protection & Control
• FAT / SAT
• Pre-commissioning & Commissioning
• Energisation
• Plant Start-up
• Performance / Reliability Testing
• System Handover