About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician on a multi-year project based in multiple locations (starting in North Slope, Alaska).

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of electrical commissioning technicians and trainees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work execution.
• Report directly to the Electrical Commissioning Manager for planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities.
• Communicate technical updates, status reports, and support requirements to the Electrical Commissioning Manager and project leadership.
• Solve complex problems using a combination of standard procedures and innovative solutions developed through field experience.
• Oversee setup, operation, and calibration of electrical test equipment and ensure accurate recording of test data.
• Lead commissioning of LV & MV Switchgear, GIS systems, Power Transformers, Generators, Control Panels, Protection Relays, and transfer schemes.
• Provide expertise in protection relay testing, control system logic, and electrical interlock verification.
• Interpret and validate SLDs, schematics, block diagrams, termination drawings, multi-discipline P&IDs/PFDs, and interconnection drawings.
• Conduct electrical equipment installation inspections in accordance with project check sheets and QA/QC standards.
• Supervise and perform electrical functional testing as per project procedures and ensure timely completion of all commissioning documentation.
• Always demonstrate personal HSSE leadership and maintain excellent HSE behaviors; ensure safety expectations are communicated, understood, and upheld by all team members.
• Attend all required training, including HSE and Permit to Work (PTW) certifications, maintaining compliance at all times.
• Ensure daily check sheets and test records are accurately completed and submitted.
• Lead toolbox talks, review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and verify all personnel understand safe work procedures.
• Perform testing of LV & MV distribution boards, motor control centers (MCCs), motors, start/stop circuits, and overload protections.
• Ensure commissioning data is properly entered and tracked in PIMS or other System Completions Databases.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams to resolve interface issues between electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• Support and participate in punch list resolution and final handover activities to operations.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as directed by management. These tasks will remain within reasonable scope of the employee’s expertise and support the project’s operational needs.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge / Qualification / Training / Certification:

• Minimum 10+ years of electrical commissioning experience on large-scale industrial or energy projects, with at least 5 years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams performing pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in accordance with project and client standards.
• Trained and familiar with System Completions Databases (e.g., PIMS) including B and C check sheets.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and procedures for electrical testing and commissioning.
• Fully trained in Incident & Injury Free (IIF) principles and proficient in PTW, MOC, JHA, and Emergency Response requirements.
• Experienced in Permit to Work (PTW) systems — authorized to sign, issue, and manage work permits; capable of leading Toolbox Talks and ensuring crew understanding.
• Proficient in interpreting Schematic and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), control schematics, and loop drawings.
• Familiarity with SCADA, DCS, or PLC-based control systems is considered an asset.

Communication:

• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across disciplines and client teams.
• Capable of producing clear, concise technical reports and documentation.

Behavior / Core Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Visio.
• Fully trained in the use of electrical hand tools and operation of test equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior personnel.
• Knowledge of P&IDs and instrument loop diagrams.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: North Slope, AK, and Ingleside, TX
Relocation required: No
Travel required: Yes, based on site location transitions over the next few years of the project
Contract type: N/A
Experience level: 10+ years