Senior High Voltage Asset Management Consultant

Company Overview

Elia Grid International (EGI) provides consultancy and engineering services to a diverse, global client base in the power sector. Building on innovative yet proven expertise and the hands-on experience of our European Transmission System Operators — Elia in Belgium and 50Hertz in Germany — we serve as a trusted partner in addressing the challenges of the energy transition. With offices in Brussels, Berlin, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, and Calgary, EGI has successfully delivered projects in more than 20 countries worldwide.

Your role

As a High Voltage Equipment Asset Management Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting utilities, regulators, and infrastructure investors in optimising the performance, reliability, and lifecycle value of their high-voltage transmission and distribution assets.

You will be part of EGI’s Asset Management and Operations Consulting team, working at the intersection of engineering and strategy to develop innovative asset management solutions for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. You will collaborate closely with senior clients, combining technical expertise with strategic advisory skills to help them achieve operational excellence and asset performance aligned with Vision 2030.

Your responsibilities include:

Client Engagement & Consultation

• Engage directly with clients to understand their operational and strategic challenges in high-voltage asset management.
• Develop tailored consulting approaches and actionable improvement roadmaps.

Asset Condition & Risk Assessment

• Conduct condition and performance assessments of high-voltage equipment such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, cables, and substations.
• Define and implement diagnostic and monitoring strategies, leveraging data such as DGA, PD, thermography, and vibration analysis.

Asset Health and Risk Modelling

• Develop asset health indices (AHI) and risk-based maintenance models to guide maintenance and replacement priorities.
• Support the definition of reliability and lifecycle optimization strategies.

Maintenance & Investment Strategy Development

• Design condition-based and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) frameworks.
• Contribute to CAPEX/OPEX optimization through lifecycle cost analysis and risk-informed decision-making.

Process & Methodology Development

• Support utilities in implementing asset management systems (EAM, APM, CMMS) and in aligning their practices with ISO 55000.
• Develop and document best practices, key performance indicators, and governance frameworks for asset management organizations.

Benchmarking & Best Practices

• Conduct benchmarking against leading utilities and international standards.
• Translate technical and operational insights into clear, high-value business recommendations.

Your profile

Background:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in electricity transmission or distribution networks, preferably within a utility, OEM, or consulting environment.
• Proven experience with high-voltage assets, including transformers, circuit breakers, and substation equipment.
• Solid understanding of asset condition monitoring, diagnostics, and reliability engineering concepts.
• Experience with asset management systems (EAM/APM/CMMS) and risk-based maintenance methodologies.
• Candidates with experience in top-tier utilities (e.g., SEC, Aramco, NG SA) or international consulting firms are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Saudi nationals, including those currently abroad and seeking to contribute to the Kingdom’s energy transformation, are particularly welcome.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Consultative approach with the ability to translate technical findings into strategic advice.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with ISO 55000 frameworks and utility asset management processes.
• International exposure or willingness to work in multicultural environments.

We Offer

Join EGI for more than a job—embrace a career filled with growth and learning opportunities in an exciting, professional international setting. We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.

Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role may require occasional travel within the Kingdom and internationally.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV in English, including key references and salary expectations.