Full-Time

Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician

Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

Beaumont, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Technical diploma and/or 15+ years of Project Completion, Operations and electrical commissioning and startup experience.
  • Established track record in supervision of large teams through Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, Start Up and initial plant operations.
  • Proven strong technical skills in electrical commissioning and startup procedures.
  • In-depth knowledge of Project Completion standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria.
  • Strong understanding of Project execution, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning & Completion practices.
  • Strong understanding of work planning, scheduling and tracking.
  • Exposure to Oil Company practices, processes, and expectations with respect to Systems Completion, Preservation, Commissioning and Start Up operations.
  • Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as required to function effectively within a project team and to communicate with project management, contractors, and sub‑contractors.
  • Demonstrated management and organizational ability for large teams with strong people skills.
  • Demonstrated work ethic with delivery focus with strong organizational ability.
  • Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department.
  • HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Responsibilities
  • Direct supervisor of Electrical Commissioning Techs assigned to site-wide support.
  • Provide technical direction to Electrical Commissioning Techs assigned to Areas.
  • Support the Area Commissioning Leads and interface with PE’s, CMT, MC, Start-Up and Operations personnel on electrical commissioning issues.
  • Sign on electrical permits as PIC.
  • Ensure that resources and consumables are available for technicians to execute work.
  • Review and verify progress and completion of project check sheets.
  • Provide technical leadership and expertise to the ISCT team (site-wide).
  • Support development of Commissioning (Static & Dynamic) Management Procedures, Systems Acceptance Procedures/Progress Monitoring, Turnover and Completion Packages, and provide input to Start-up and Operating Procedures.
  • Support each Area and the TO/HO team at Turnover from Construction, at Mechanical Completion and at Handover of Commissioned Systems to Operations.
  • Verify that electrical equipment and systems are fully commissioned at Handover, and ready to operate in compliance with the Project design, standards and specifications, the Systems Completion Plan and Control Procedures.
  • Direct ownership and execution management of Static & Dynamic electrical commissioning activity resulting in Handover to Operations and help in Start-Up efforts.
  • Identify and manage electrical commissioning resource needs, tools, test equipment, consumables, spares, etc.
  • Ensure the correct resource levels and technical skills are assigned to meet each Area’s schedule and commissioning execution requirements.
  • Manage and direct core discipline teams of commissioning specialists, technicians, vendors and specialist subcontractors across all plant areas (as well as at SITs and SATs).
  • Ensure appropriate Commissioning, and Handover documentation is completed correctly and comprehensively (supported by TO/HO team).
  • Review and support development of Electrical Commissioning Plans and Schedules, Level 3 and Level 5 for the assigned plant Area and activities.
  • Manage execution of electrical commissioning activity against these plans and schedules to ensure a safe and effective completion of the commissioning and acceptance phase and transition of systems to steady state operations.
  • Support maintenance of the Systems Completion Database and Planning interface for MC and Commissioning progress tracking, reporting certification, and quality purposes.
  • Progress and productivity reporting against the overall schedules and ISCT performance metrics.
  • Overall responsibility for Safety and Environmental controls for electrical commissioning activities in all buildings, systems and zones under ISCT Care, Custody and Control (support from ISCT HSE team).
  • Interface with Company Safety Advisor and Contractor Safety Officers to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible project execution.

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Kent Data Centres entered the UK market in 2026, expanding into AI infrastructure demand.
  • Kent won the Prinos Carbon Storage FEED and Orica hydrogen hub mandate in 2026.
  • Jaime Sedano’s May 2026 Colombia appointment strengthens Latin America growth and regional delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Aramco LTAs only place Kent on bid panels, not guaranteed revenue, into 2027.
  • Exceed integration and Sudlows execution strain management while Kent pursues Saudi, UK, and Americas expansion.
  • Nesma & Partners owns Kent outright; any Saudi capital allocation shock threatens strategic independence.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent spans advisory, EPC, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning across the energy lifecycle.
  • Kent closed 2025 with a record backlog exceeding $3 billion.
  • Kent won Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.

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Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

16%
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