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Substation Commissioning Manager

Substation Commissioning Manager (27/11/2024) Saudi Arabia

We are looking for a Substation Commissioning Manager for one of our clients with the following details:  

Location: Wadi Ad Dawasir, Saudi Arabia

Duration: 3 months

Preference: Candidates must be in Saudi Arabia already and with transferable IQAMA

Mandatory Experience: Solar PV

Qualifications & Experience Required

  • BSc in Electrical engineering
  • 8 to 15 years of experience in construction and commissioning and start-up 132 KV Substation plants.
  • Successful commissioning of a minimum 3 substations with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
  • Thorough understanding of all aspects of solar PV systems and associated SCADA controls.
  • Experience working with AC & DC Electricity, protection Systems, interface, , and AC collection Systems.
  • Excellent teamwork skills, foster a positive team environment through the collaborative decision making.
  • Excellent Communication skills (verbal & written).
  • Experience working collaboratively with people and initiatives affecting multiple organization.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and demanding customers.
  • Dedication to electrical safety.
  • Ability to manage and provide development of testing technicians.
  • Coordination of third-party testing services for MV systems.
  • Coordination of equipment vendor commissioning processes.
  • Understanding of major electrical equipment such as switchgear, VAR systems, reclosers, MV transformers.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems within utility PV projects.
  • Compile and review electrical testing results.
  • Understanding of Ethernet networks with fibre optic distribution.
  • Understanding of the principles of a SCADA system.
  • Ability to plan, author, and execute a commissioning process.
  • Understanding of LOTO principles.
  • Ability to estimate available power throughout commissioning process.
  • Ability to process testing data and demonstrate failure or acceptance of power systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of the project commissioning and start-up plan including detailed activities and start-up logic.
  • Work with engineers and vendors in the design phases to align handover and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in workshops on design aspects that may assist in pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
  • Coordinate with the Performance Engineering team on Performance Testing and Substantial Completion timing.
  • Develop and administer the site energization plan(s).
  • Leads and insists on strict adherence to Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures (LOTO) and policies.
  • Coordinate with the Grid operator Operations Centre energization of circuits, as well as startup, shutdown, and curtailment
  • Supervise the EPC Contractor’s construction progress, quality of the works, coordinate and manage contractor and subcontractor activities associated with pre-commissioning and commissioning.
  • Interface with Operations Team in commissioning, start-up and final turnover of the facility.
  • Assist in Operational Readiness Plan and Project Execution Plan development.
  • Provide leadership in health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues on site and maintain overall responsibility for ensuring that the team complies with the HSE Plan.
  • Ensure hazard/risk analysis is performed before start of activities.
  • Coordinate start-up activities with project management, engineering, construction, HSE, contractors, facility operations, and start-up personnel.
  • Establish progress reporting systems for all phases of the commissioning and start-up of the facility.
  • Ensure the commissioning plan is following the appropriate external regulatory bodies and OTS systems.
  • Liaise with construction management, the client and Vendors to ensure efficient and timely service.
  • Develop Project Site-Specific Commissioning Manual
  • Coordinate between all parties involved with commissioning through daily and weekly meetings, i.e., daily POD meetings & weekly Commissioning meetings (Construction, TFAs, 3rd Party Testers, Owner.)
  • Ensure that an organized documentation filing structure for all commissioning reports and documents is in place before starting testing and being maintained daily.
  • Coordinate with the customer Maintenance organization for PMs and CMs as needed.
  • Prepare action plans to address gaps in the commissioning schedule/plan.
  • Track, review, and approve of all Startup Lessons Learned, Condition Reports, and Best Practices.

If interested, kindly apply!

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