Peter Maidens has over 18 years of experience as an electrical commissioning engineer, having worked on numerous oil, gas, and power projects internationally. He has a strong track record of safely delivering electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning, and project management. Maidens is now seeking a new role where he can utilize his expertise in developing commissioning procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring technicians.

1. PETER MAIDENS
Mobile +34662132150 Home+34951904111 ● peter.maidens@hotmail.com
ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER | 18+ YEARS’ INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXPERTISE DELIVERING ELECTRICAL PRE-COMMISSIONING, COMMISSIONING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TO OIL /
GAS, POWER, AND WATER INDUSTRIES; EMBEDS A CULTURE OF QUALITY, SAFETY, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Equipped with an impressive portfolio of successes playing a key role in onshore gas projects, contractor
fabrication yards, offshore fixed platforms, and FPSO / LNG ventures. Contribute to full project lifecycles from
planning and permits to HS&E. Skilled at developing electrical / multi-discipline commissioning procedures
and attending vendor facilities to witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Offers advanced knowledge of
international standards including NORSOK. Formulated method statements, Risk Assessments and JSAs.
Electrically authorised to carry out switching and isolations up to 11 KV for various companies.
SIGNATURE STRENGTHS
Electrical Equipment Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning ● Policies / Procedures Development
Full Project Lifecycles ● Regulatory Compliance ● Staff Coordination ● Site Acceptance Testing ● Inspections
Tri-Party Punch List Generation, Acceptance and Clearance ● Risk Assessments ● Method Statements
Documentation ● Cross-Functional Communications ● Technician Mentoring ● Basic Spanish
CAREER SUMMARY
Electrical Commissioning Engineer 06.2013-05.2016
Shell Bacton UK
Assigned to serve as electrical commissioning lead of Shell’s Bacton Rejuvenation project encompassing
planning / implementation of commissioning operations administered by a team of Electrical Technicians.
Key achievements
 Leading from the front formulated electrical commissioning procedures and reviewed electrical content in
multi-discipline dynamic procedures.
 Enforced compliance with HSE guidelines as well as corporate safety rules / procedures.
 Organised vendor call-outs for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Focused on electrical equipment in
distribution and utilities which included Siemens 11KV Switch board. Siemens 11K.V./415V transformers.
Blackburn Starling 415V Switchboards. Schneider 11K.V ring main units. Emerson Chloride 254V UPS
systems.
 Mentoring of inexperienced electrical technicians.
Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician 02.2012-04.2013
Conoco Phillips Spain/Italy
Headed a team of Electrical Commissioning Technicians on Jasmine project based in Cadiz and Ravenna,
encompassing compilation of pre-commissioning test packages as well as resources / workload allocation.
Key achievements
 Ensured proper management of work permits, risk assessment, and method statements (RAMS).
 Played an instrumental role in successful completion of key tasks by working closely with cross -functional
teams as well as ensuring readiness for dynamic commissioning.
 Analysed and accepted pre-commissioning “B” inspection test records.

2. PETER MAIDENS ● Mobile +34662132150 Home +34951904111 ● peter.maidens@hotmail.com
Lead Electrical Isolating Authority 09.2011-01.2012
B.P Singapore
Lead electrical isolating authority on company’s PSVM Angola based in Jurong shipyard in Singapore,
mentoring and overseeing efforts of a multinational team of E&I isolating Technicians focused on safety and
compliance with company safety rules.
Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician 09.2009-05.2011
Talisman Abu Dhabi/Norway
Assigned to YME MOPUSTOR based in Abu Dhabi and Norway; developed commissioning procedures,
compiled pre-commissioning test packs, and allocated workload to a team of multinational Electrical
Technicians.
Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician 12.2007-09.2009
Aker Kvaerner Spain/Italy
Led and mentored a team of Electrical Commissioning Technicians on Adriatic LNG based in Spain and
offshore Italy. Compiled pre-commissioning test packs, managed work permits, and implemented risk
assessment and method statements (RAMS). Ensured all electrical pre/commissioning ITRs were completed
in a timely manner.
EARLY CAREER
E&I Inspector | Conoco Phillips Location North Sea 09.2007-12.2007
 Delivered expert electrical inspections on the Britannia Satellites project.
Senior Commissioning Engineer | Aker Kvaerner Location North Sea 01.2007-06.2007
 Performed mechanical completion and commissioning of quick connect / disconnect (QC / DC) riser
umbilical and Framo subsea multi-phase pump for Brenda / Nicol phase one riser pull-in.
Electrical Commissioning Technician | Amec Location Hartlepool UK 04.2006-08.2006
 Provided electrical commissioning on Conoco Phillips Britannia Satellites project based at Heerema
fabrication yard Hartlepool. Reviewed mechanical completion documentation leading to pre-commissioning
of platform electrical equipment, including HV and LV switchboards.
Electrical Commissioning Technician | Amec Location Hartlepool UK 10.2005-04.2006
 Conducted pre-commissioning of platform electrical equipment for Nexen Buzzard project based in
Heerema fabrication yard Hartlepool.
Electrical Commissioning Engineer | Sakhalin Energy Location South Korea 06.2005-10.2005
 Electrical Commissioning Engineer on Sakhalin Island 2 project based at Samsung’s fabrication yard in
Okpo South Korea; identified Limits of System Handover (LOSH), wrote and reviewed procedures, and
compiled pre-commissioning test packs.
Electrical Commissioning Engineer | Skanska UK L.N.G. Location Isle of Grain 01.2005-06.2005
 Electrical Commissioning Engineer on Isle of Grain L.N.G. Pre-commissioning of HV transformers, HV
and LV switchboard and HV drives.

3. PETER MAIDENS ● Mobile +34662132150 Home +34951904111 ● peter.maidens@hotmail.com
Lead Electrical Commissioning Technician. | Bluewater Energy Services. 06.2004-01.2005
 Supervision and mentoring of electrical technicians during the commissioning of the Haerme Brim
F.P.S.O water injection package.
Electrical Commissioning Technician. | A.I.O.C. West Azeri Mercon NL. 04.2004-06.2004
 Pre-commissioned 690V Switch boards, and VSD controlled drives associated with a drilling package.
Commissioning/Project Engineer. | H.M.B. Alliance. United Utilities. 01.2003-04.2004
 Northern framework U.V. systems and waste water projects. Led from front; formulated
commissioning procedures, method statements and JSAs.
Electrical Commissioning Engineer. | Enel Power U.K. 02.2002-12.2002
 Castleford C.H.P. M.C. inspection and commissioning of main and auxiliary boilers.
Electrical Commissioning Technician. | Kerr McGee Global Producer F.P.S.O. 06.2001-12.2001
 Commissioned two 16MW Alstom turbines and auxiliary equipment.
Project Manager. | J.B.A. Design. Petroplus modifications. 03.2001-06.2001
 Delivered project management and engineering support.
Electrical Commissioning Engineer. | Enel Power UK. 09.2000-01.2001
 Hickson and Welch Co-Generation. Commissioned a 50MW C.H.P.
Senior Electrical Start up Technician. | Saltend Co-Generation Power Station. 09.1999-07.2000
 Led commissioning of three 400MW Alstom turbines and auxiliary equipment.
Electrical Technician. | Sable Energy and Triton F.P.S.O. 02.1999-09.1999
 Oversaw pre-commissioning of platform and F.P.S.O. main and emergency generation and auxiliary
equipment.
Electrical Commissioning Engineer. | Stone & Webster Enron Power Station. 09.1998-02.1999
 Commissioned two 280MW combined cycle turbines and one 280MW steam turbine.
Electrical Commissioning Technician. | Kerr McGee. Janice F.P.S.O. 05.1998-09.1998
 Coordinated pre-commissioning checks of electrical equipment.
E & I Inspector. | Harland and Wolfe Belfast. Bideford Dolphin. 03.1998-05.1998
 Completed tri-part walk downs, inspections, punch list generation and acceptance.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
City & Guilds 4-Year Apprenticeship / Electrical Engineering Courses A / B
Norwegian Trainor FSE - High voltage and Low Voltage / Hazardous Areas and Equipment
Baseefa Hazardous Area Management Design and Suitability
Shell I.S.S.O.W. Levels A&B / Electrical Safety Rules EA / 082
St. John Standard First Aid - Vantage Number 0072696
Faraday Centre S4 HV Switching