Head of Utilities Electrical & Instrumentation Systems

Job Purpose

Major Accountabilities

• Manage electrical power substations and network operations and maintenance activities to ensure optimum operation with high efficiency and minimum downtime.
• Continuous enhancement of the plants electrical systems operation and maintenance activities targeting best performance, technology utilization and cost reduction.
• Makes decisions regarding job priorities, equipment utilization, repair alternatives, and maintenance methods.
• Ensure high quality performance output through the application and observation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Responsible for performing the required evaluation of contractor performance for the monthly Work Completion Certificate issuance.
• Manage the plants electrical operation and maintenance team members and resources to achieve the department goals and objectives within the forecasted budget.
• Lead Emergency Response Plan in case of any electrical services interruptions and emergencies.
• Act as a single point of contact for all power related requests and/or issues.
• Review plans and design for facilities electrical modifications/connections and make recommendations to assure reliability and business continuity.
• Responsible for taking over additional electrical scope according to KAUST project procedures.
• Manage all electrical additions/modification to the contract scope of work.
• Identify and initiate enhancement opportunities through operation/capital projects requests.
• Assure compliance with HSE and O&M SOPs by conducting regular periodic audits and inspections.
• Responsible for staff learning and development plans initiation, monitoring and execution.
• Manage the asset management program including electrical assets registry, condition assessment and replacement plan.
• Establish communication avenues with vendors and third-party contractors for consultations.
• Govern the implementation of all contract terms and conditions.
• Continuously review and update the Risk Register, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Monitor the progress and implementation of corrective actions and recommendations arising from accident investigations, engineering reviews, insurance surveys, compliance reviews, near miss incidents and emergency drills.
• Ensure the application of all contract terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with KAUST departments to update and enhance the Business Continuity Plan.
• Manage KAUST Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP).
• Review and approve Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) technical and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure sufficient number of work permit issuers and receivers to execute all required cold and hot jobs within the area of responsibilities.
• Ensure all near misses and incidents are timely reported, documented and corrected.
• Conduct safety audits and reviews and ensure that all corrective actions are properly followed up.
• Disseminate all risk information developed and made accessible to all parties that require this information.
• Work with Department Head on Internal or External Audits, ensuring timely compliance to any findings or observations, which may include developing and/or optimizing processes and procedures.
• Oversee the inspection, maintenance, and repair of diving equipment toensure that it meets safety standards and functions properly.

Competencies

• Excellent management skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to make a sound decision
• Flexibility
• Delegation
• Problem identification and resolution

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. degree in Engineering.

• 10+ years’ experience where at least 5 years in a similar managerial role.