Test and Commissioning Manager – Mauritania

About the role

INTEC Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Test and Commissioning Manager to lead testing and commissioning activities for a large‑scale hybrid renewable energy project in Mauritania. The role involves planning, coordinating and overseeing all commissioning tasks to ensure safe and successful hand‑over of solar PV, BESS and associated electrical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall testing and commissioning strategy, plans, procedures and schedules.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning for Solar PV, MV/HV equipment, substations, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and related grid‑connection infrastructure.
• Manage interfaces between Solar PV, Wind, BESS, SCADA, protection and control systems.
• Review and approve commissioning procedures, method statements, test plans and checklists.
• Supervise subcontractors, specialist vendors and testing teams, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements.
• Monitor progress against schedule, report risks and resolve technical issues, defects and punch‑list items.
• Support energisation activities, safety permits and final acceptance testing.
• Prepare commissioning dossiers, test records, as‑built and hand‑over documentation.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing test and commissioning for utility‑scale solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to work safely in accordance with HSE procedures and international standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills to address technical issues during commissioning.

Required skills

• Solar PV commissioning
• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) testing
• SCADA systems
• MV/HV equipment and substations
• Electrical systems and grid‑connection
• Protection and control systems
• Performance and reliability testing
• Commissioning documentation and hand‑over processes