HV Engineer

Aljomaih Energy and Water Company; Rabigh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as an HV Engineer for a groundbreaking solar project in Rabigh. This role involves overseeing the quality and compliance of high-voltage construction activities, ensuring adherence to international standards and best practices. With a focus on solar photovoltaic technology, you will play a crucial role in delivering a 300 MW project that contributes to sustainable energy solutions. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in construction of industrial facilities.
• Experience with Solar PV projects over 300 MW.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control quality activities on project site.
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules and regulations.
• Supervise EPC Contractor's construction progress.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

HSE Compliance

Solar PV Technology

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role Profile: HV Engineer

Project: Rabigh 2 Solar PV IPP

The project comprises of 300 MW Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology on 6.56 km2 area that includes PV field and the plant substation.

Location: Rabigh Saudi Arabia

Reporting Structure

Construction Manager - SPV

Overview

This role is responsible for the monitoring and controlling the performance of the quality activities on project site to ensure the project delivery within the specified quality standards.

Job Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)

• Be fully aware of EPC Contract, subcontracts for HV works and various Project Agreements and manage the HV construction activities in line with the contracts.
• Ensures the EPC Contractor’s and subcontractors’ compliance with all the site HSE rules and regulations at every stage of the HV construction.
• Ensures the EPC Contractor’s and subcontractors’ compliance in executing of the HV works with the approved Method Statements/ Risk Analyses and regulations at every stage of construction.
• Organize the integrated site team in order to supervise the EPC Contractor’s construction progress, quality of the works, including commissioning until COD (i.e. inspection witnessing, clearing punch list items, issuing HV completion certificates, turnover packages readiness, checking and implementing commissioning procedures.
• Provides input into the weekly site meetings, progress and/or discipline technical meetings with EPC Contractor.
• Monitors and checks the EPC Contractors’ work across each discipline to ensure the timely delivery of the works. Confirms and provides the Construction Manager with the inputs for the monthly progress reports, relevant information to check EPC Contractor invoices.
• Verification of the site logbook managed by the EPC Contractor.
• In cooperation with the schedule engineer, and in relation to the HV activities
• Follows up of the actual progress versus planned values, ensures that the critical activities are executed according to schedule, and looks for opportunities to create margin within the critical path.
• Analyses the works and imposes optimizations to the Contractor when possible.
• Evaluates and approves all recovery plan activities related to HV works for the delayed activities to secure the overall schedule
• Supports the schedule engineer in drafting the progress reports for the CD/PD

• Qualifications & Skill Sets
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or similar with minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in construction of industrial facilities
• Experience with Solar PV projects over 300 MW.
• A minimum of two construction projects completed
• Knowledgeable of international standards and 'best practices' for construction
• Knowledgeable of environmental legislation/regulations and good industry practice related to construction works
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills