Commissioning Manager at IOTA Group - Nigeria

Main Goals

• Represent our client for all commissioning activities on site.
• Lead the commissioning team through Ready for Commissioning (RFC), Energization and Final Handover.
• Ensure safe execution in accordance with the client Zero Harm philosophy.
• Coordinate all commissioning interfaces with Construction, Engineering, QA/QC and the Customer.
• Deliver fully tested and operational substations in compliance with contractual and technical requirements

Deliverables:

• Develop and implement the overall commissioning strategy and execution plan.
• Coordinate all commissioning disciplines, including HV Primary Equipment, Protection & Control, SCADA, Telecom and AC/DC auxiliary systems.
• Prepare and manage commissioning schedules, resource plans and mobilization plans.
• Review commissioning procedures, test forms, method statements and switching programs.
• Verify Electrical Completion (EC) and Ready for Commissioning (RFC) status before testing.
• Coordinate interfaces with the Construction and Engineering teams.
• Manage subcontractors, vendor specialists and commissioning engineers.
• Coordinate SAT, functional testing, interlocking tests and system integration.
• Lead energization activities in coordination with the Customer and Grid Operator.
• Monitor commissioning progress, KPIs, punch lists, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly commissioning reports.
• Ensure full compliance with Siemens Energy HSE, QA/QC and commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate final documentation, as-built records and project handover

Direct Report:

• The Commissioning Manager reports directly to the Site Director/manager while maintaining close coordination with the HV and LV Manages, QA/QC Manager, EHS Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in HV substation commissioning.
• Extensive experience on 132–330 kV AIS/GIS EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV Primary Equipment, Protection & Control, SCADA and AC/DC systems.
• Knowledge of IEC standards, grid codes and commissioning procedures.
• Proven leadership and multidisciplinary team management experience.
• English mandatory.