Director for Power

JOBZE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 558,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) seeks a Director for Power to lead operations and lifecycle planning of LV distribution systems across Saudi Arabia’s city-scale assets. You will drive policy, reliability programs, and capital planning for critical infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

You will manage senior engineers and specialists, steer maintainability initiatives, and coordinate with utilities, facilities, and project teams to deliver reliable power for

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in electrical power systems.
• 7–10+ years in director-level roles.
• Deep expertise in LV switchgear operations, asset management, and reliability engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for LV switchgear operations city-wide.
• Oversee asset health, lifecycle planning, and maintenance standards.
• Manage budgets, governance, and safety/compliance programs.
• Provide technical leadership during commissioning, handover, and operational readiness.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Asset management

Reliability engineering

Leadership

Tools

SAP PM

SAP EAM

Maximo

CMMS

Job description

# Director for PowerJASARA PMCSaudi Arabia - RiyadhPosted 21 October 2026WorkableDirect employerEnterpriseTop-rated employerLocationSaudi Arabia - RiyadhJob typeOn-siteExperience20+ yearsSalarySAR 50k–75k/mo (est.)Apply on Workable## Job descriptionJasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a leading Joint Venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, established to deliver world-class program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jasara plays a key role in supporting the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in delivering giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments. We are seeking a Director for Power to join JASARA PMC. The Director - Power (LV Switchgear) is responsible for leading the operational strategy, asset management, maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle planning of all Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems across the City. The role will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of LV switchgear assets supporting residential communities, entertainment destinations, hospitality assets, public realm, transportation facilities, and critical infrastructure. The Director will establish maintenance standards, reliability programs, emergency response procedures, asset performance frameworks, and long-term replacement strategies while ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations, international electrical standards, and operational requirements. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the city-wide LV electrical asset management strategy. Establish operational policies, maintenance standards, and reliability programs for LV switchgear assets. Lead technical governance and provide SME guidance on LV distribution systems. Support City Operations leadership in developing long-term utility operational plans. Operations & Maintenance: Oversee operation and maintenance of LV Switchgear, Main Distribution Boards, Sub Main Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centers, Automatic Transfer Switches, Capacitor Banks, Protection and Control Systems, and Emergency Power Distribution Systems. Ensure planned, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities are executed effectively. Drive improvements in equipment availability, reliability, and energy efficiency. Monitor asset health and performance using CMMS/EAM platforms. Asset Management: Develop lifecycle management plans for all LV distribution assets. Conduct condition assessments and criticality analysis. Lead capital replacement and refurbishment programs. Establish asset performance KPIs and reliability targets. Support budget development and long-term capital planning. Reliability & Engineering: Lead root cause analysis investigations for major power incidents. Develop reliability-centered maintenance methodologies. Review power system studies including Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Protection Coordination Studies, and Arc Flash Studies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs. Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code, Saudi Electricity Regulations, IEC Standards, NFPA Standards, and Occupational Safety Requirements. Lead electrical safety programs including LOTO implementation. Manage operational risk assessments and incident investigations. Ensure contractor compliance with safety and technical requirements. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Utilities Operations, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Development Teams, Project Delivery Teams, External Service Providers, and Regulatory Authorities. Provide technical leadership during commissioning, handover, and operational readiness activities. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers, maintenance managers, and technical specialists. Establish workforce capability plans and training programs. Mentor future leaders within the City Operations organization.## SkillsSAP PMSAP EAMMaximoCMMS## What Jobze.ai noticed* JASARA PMC wants a seasoned engineering leader with 20+ years in electrical power systems and 7-10 years in director roles.* Requires deep expertise in Low Voltage switchgear operations, asset management, and reliability engineering for mega projects.* Experience utilizing enterprise asset management platforms like SAP PM, SAP EAM, or Maximo is essential.