Operation and Maintenance Engineer (Saudi Nationality)

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Operation and Maintenance Engineer.

Sector/Business Line: ElSewedy Electric T&D.

Scope: Transmission & distribution.

Department: Operation GCC.

Job Location: Saudi Arabia.

Accountabilities:

• Operate and monitor substation/solar power systems to ensure continuous and optimal energy generation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HV substation and photovoltaic (PV) systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical panels.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and troubleshooting to detect and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Real time monitoring of substation performance using SAS/SCADA systems, analyze data, respond to alarms, and make operational adjustments to maintain system stability.
• Ensure all maintenance and operational activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and other engineering teams for maintenance, upgrades, and equipment replacement.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, performance data, and incident reports.
• Prepare periodic performance and maintenance reports for management and clients.
• Participate in commissioning and testing of new solar systems and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and on-site training to junior engineers and technicians.

Direct Manager: Project Manager.

Education Background:

• Bachelor's degree in power electrical engineering /Renewable Energy .

Qualification:

• 2-5 years of experience in solar power plant operation and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of photovoltaic systems, inverters, protection systems, and electrical distribution.
• Familiarity with SAS/SCADA systems, data analysis tools, and maintenance management software.
• Understanding of safety procedures, grounding systems, and electrical standards (IEC / NEC).
• Solid knowledge of power systems, protection relays, and high-voltage equipment, substation components such as Current Transformers (CT), Voltage Transformers (VT), Circuit Breakers (CBs), transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and Bus bar.