Asset Management Expert

Elia Grid International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent/ freelance

Fringe benefits

International environment

Training & development

Job summary

Elia Grid International in Riyadh seeks an Asset Management Expert for overhead high voltage lines. You will lead asset strategies, assess conditions, and drive lifecycle optimization for complex transmission assets.

The role requires 5+ years in power transmission, English fluency, and ability to liaise with international clients; Arabic is a strong asset. Travel about 20% to ME regions and international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in power transmission, overhead lines experience.
• Experience in asset management, reliability or maintenance.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop asset strategies and lifecycle plans for overhead lines.
• Assess asset health using inspections, data and risk methodologies.
• Define and improve condition monitoring and reliability analyses.
• Provide technical support and governance for asset management.

Skills

Team Player

Presentation skills

Client communication

English fluency

Arabic knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

Asset Management Expert - Overhead High Voltage Lines

Who we are

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global power systems consultancy driving innovation and excellence across the global energy sector. Building on the expertise of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany) ,EGI delivers strategic, technical, and regulatory advisory services to tackle complex challenges of the energy transition.

With offices in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA, EGI partners with clients across the globe to deliver high-impact projects in power system planning, smart grids design & digitalization, asset management, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable integration.

We are looking for a motivated Asset Manager - Overhead High Voltage Lines to join our Asset Management team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in the power transmission sector and solid expertise in overhead transmission lines, gained through roles in engineering, maintenance, reliability, or asset management. In this position, you will support the development and implementation of asset management strategies aimed at improving asset performance, reliability, and lifecycle value.

Strong experience in asset health assessment, condition monitoring, reliability analysis, and maintenance optimization of high-voltage overhead line assets is required.

Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):

Asset Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Develop and maintain asset management strategies for overhead transmission line assets, including conductors, towers, foundations, insulators, fittings, and associated equipment.
• Support the definition of maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement strategies based on asset condition, criticality, risk, and lifecycle considerations.
• Contribute to asset investment planning and prioritisation through risk-based decision-making approaches.
• Participate in the development of long-term asset management plans aligned with business objectives.

Asset Condition & Performance Assessment

• Analyse inspection, maintenance, and operational data to assess asset health and performance.
• Support the development and enhancement of Asset Health Indices (AHI) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Identify degradation mechanisms and emerging risks affecting overhead line assets.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding maintenance interventions, refurbishment, or replacement programmes.

Condition Monitoring & Reliability Engineering

• Define and improve condition monitoring programmes for overhead line assets.
• Evaluate data obtained from inspections, LiDAR surveys, thermographic inspections, drone inspections, corrosion assessments, foundation inspections, and conductor condition assessments.
• Perform reliability, failure, and trend analyses to identify performance improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Support the adoption of predictive and condition-based maintenance approaches.

Technical Support & Governance

• Provide technical expertise to engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Contribute to the development of asset management policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes.
• Support asset data quality improvement initiatives and digital asset management programmes.
• Participate in asset management maturity improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices and ISO 55000 principles.

Your responsibilities will be decided based on your competencies and expertise and will be discussed during your interviews with managers.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. A Master's degree is considered an advantage.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience within the power transmission sector, including proven experience with high-voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Experience in asset management, maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, transmission line engineering, or integrity management.
  
• Team Player
• Good oral presentation skills and Ability to interact with international clients
• Fluent in English; Knowledge of Arabic is a strong asset.
  

What we offer

• Permanent or freelance contract
• Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
• Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company;
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities.

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organisation, from recruitment to professional development. We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector toward a future of clean, sustainable energy, smarter, more flexible grids, decentralised production, and HVDC systems spanning seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

Location

Riyadh – Mobility required: 20% mainly ME (willingness to travel abroad for international assignments, depending on the business development or project needs).

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