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Field Operator - Wind Plant

Field Operator - Wind Plant (JR-2024-11661) Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

As part of a joint venture and one of three esteemed partners, Air Products is now actively recruiting talent for Neom Green Hydrogen Company's existing open vacancies! This is a unique opportunity to be part of a venture with industry leaders. Are you searching for a dynamic workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive? Look no further! In partnership with industry leaders, Neom Green Hydrogen Company is revolutionizing the energy sector with cutting-edge solutions. NGHC is seeking motivated professionals ready to make a difference and contribute to a sustainable future. Whether you're an engineer, operator, or technician or have expertise in various fields, there's a place for you in the NGHC growing team.

 

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC), a joint venture supported by three prominent partners that collectively bring the technology, operational efficiency, and know-how of ACWA Power, Air Products, and NEOM in a joint-venture partnership with over 80 years of combined experience in the fields of hydrogen, energy, renewables, and global networks. Their collaboration with NGHC provides a unique platform to showcase the potential of green hydrogen and support the growth of the hydrogen economy.  Together, these three partners provide NGHC with a solid foundation to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen and contribute to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

 

At NGHC, you'll have the unique opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and play a significant role in the global energy transition. Your work will have a direct impact on shaping the future of energy.

 

Don't miss out on this exciting and extraordinary journey with NGHC. The time to act is now. Apply now to be part of NGHC team and contribute to a sustainable future.

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Wind – Field Operators shall be responsible for performing all day-to-day field operational activities of 1.7 GW windfarm at Neom Green Hydrogen Plant. The core objective shall be to ensure smooth and efficient operation, keeping into account the electricity requirements of green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility sited in NEOM, while always prioritizing the safety of personnel and asset.

 

The main functions of this position are: 

  • Perform field operations inline with O&M Manual, standard operating procedures and OEM Recommendations.  

  • Monitor and report the plant parameters in accordance with the log sheets.  

  • Carry out daily electrical maintenance work and routine preventative electrical maintenance work according to set schedule and maintenance procedures.  

  • Support in fault data analysis and assessment of data from Condition Monitoring System. 

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

  • Review start-up procedures, energization & de-energization sequence and standard operating procedures. 

  • Participate in system start-up testing, performance testing and coordination with GHE for dispatch. 

  • Perform safe and efficient operations inline with O&M Manual, SOPs, OEM Recommendations while adhering to integrated control philosophy of NGHP. 

  • Responsible to support in generating the preliminary incident report for any plant incident within the stipulate time.   

  • Record and maintain the system fault/incident log properly and verify corrective action perform by maintenance team against each incident either through CMMS system or manual.  

  • Monitor parameters and enter periodic readings in log sheets.  

  • Ensure proper handover of the shift to reliver with details of all activities related to shift / ongoing.  

  • Responsible to respond on time for any emergency callout requirements. 

  • Familiar with plant maintenance philosophy to support the O&M practices wherever required.   

  • Perform, coordinate and ensure PTW / LOTO implementation as per the procedure for maintenance.  

  • Restoration and normalization of the system after completion / cancellation of work permit. 

  • Participate actively in emergency response plan as per approved ERP.  

  • Participate / assist in preparing task risk assessment and job safety analysis.  

  • Initiate changes in operating philosophy and procedures to ensure more safer and efficient operations. 

  • Strictly follow the Change Management procedure and perform the roles as assigned under the procedure. 

  • Support in interpreting data from Condition Monitoring System and fault-data analytics, where possible.  

  • Ensure strict compliance with environmental & social management system and communication to HSE and Operation Management for any near-misses, incidents, accidents and non-conformance reporting.  

  • Participate in classroom / on-job / refresher trainings. 

  • Always ensure the proper use of PPE and other safety equipment, as provided in safety manual. 

  • Coordinate activities with other departments and staff as needed. 

  • Perform other operational duties as assigned. 

 

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION and/or QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Associate’s Diploma in Electrical with 3+ years’ experience in maintenance of utility-scale wind power plants with minimum size of 50 MW 

  • High School with experience with 5+ years’ experience in maintenance of utility-scale wind power plants with minimum size of 50 MW 

 

  DESIRED EDUCATION and/or QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

  • Associate’s Diploma in Electrical with 5+ years’ experience in maintenance of utility-scale wind power plants with minimum size of 50 MW 

  • High School with experience with 7+ years’ experience in maintenance of utility-scale wind power plants with minimum size of 50 MW 

  • 3+ years’ experience in development / construction of utility-scale wind power plants with minimum size of 50 MW

 

SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS

  • Hands-on in field operations of Wind Turbines, HV / MV Substation equipment 

  • Basic understanding and concept of maintenance activities of windfarm 

  • Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles 

  • Knowledge of managing HSE emergencies 

  • Good decision making, analytical and technical skills  

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a focus on efficiency and effectiveness 

  • Good organization, prioritization, and time management skills to monitor and handle complex tasks in a dynamic environment 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)