Commissioning Technicians – New Ship Build (Dubai)

About the role

Our client, a leading marine engineering firm, is seeking experienced Electrical and Mechanical Commissioning Technicians to support a new ship‑building project in Dubai. The role involves executing pre‑commissioning, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities on a range of shipboard systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform commissioning of electrical systems such as switchboards, generators, motors and distribution panels.
• Conduct insulation resistance tests, continuity checks, functional testing and system energisation.
• Support fault rectification, HAT, sea trials and vessel hand‑over activities for electrical equipment.
• Execute commissioning of mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, HVAC systems, piping and auxiliary machinery.
• Carry out pressure testing, flushing, alignment checks, equipment start‑up and performance testing.
• Assist in HAT, sea trials, troubleshooting and preparation of commissioning reports for mechanical systems.

Required profile

• Minimum 1+ years of commissioning experience in marine or shipbuilding projects.
• Proven experience in pre‑commissioning, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities.

Required skills

• Electrical switchboards
• Generators
• Motors
• Distribution panels
• Insulation resistance testing
• Continuity checks
• Functional testing
• System energisation
• Pumps
• Compressors
• HVAC systems
• Piping
• Auxiliary machinery
• Pressure testing
• Flushing
• Alignment checks
• Equipment start‑up
• Performance testing