ENGINEER, TESTING - Central REGION - FRESH GRADUATE

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a fresh graduate to commission and conduct tests on power plants. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have an eagerness to learn and grow in a practical testing environment. Responsibilities include functional testing, technical support, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures during commissioning activities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic sector with a focus on quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Fresher with 0-2 years of experience in related fields.
• Understanding of testing methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional testing and coordinate customer inspections.
• Resolve technical issues during power plant testing.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures during testing.

Skills

Testing Methodologies

Testing Tools

Quality Assurance

Safety

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Construction

Alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

Alfanar Construction is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company with a track record of consistent growth. We have emerged as a strong EPC contractor in the Energy, Infrastructure as well as Engineering Services sectors in Saudi Arabia.

With the support of special purpose service units, alfanar Construction continuously strives to provide appropriate and timely solutions to clients, conforming to international standards.

Core EPC activities of Alfanar Construction are in the fields of:

• Power and Water Projects
• Transmission and Distribution Projects
• Building Construction (Industrial & Commercial) Projects
• Electro-Mechanical projects

Job Purpose

Commissioning and conducting tests on the power plant prior to its operational phase.

Key Accountability Areas

Documentation and Reporting:

• Preparing project and new equipment test reports, including updates and corrections.
• Ensuring the documentation of non-conformances and troubleshooting efforts.

Testing and Functional Activities:

• Conducting functional testing according to the specified scheme.
• Testing and coordinating activities during customer inspections.
• Resolving technical issues during power plant testing and site commissioning.
• Executing site testing and commissioning activities.
• Performing testing and commissioning activities related to substations or power plants.
• Testing and commissioning substation equipment, such as various types of relays, switchgear, transformers, etc.
• Adhering to all safety procedures during testing and commissioning.

Technical Support and Design Review:

• Providing technical support by reviewing design documents before their release.

Quality and Process Improvement:

• Initiating continuous improvement and maintaining records in consultation with the department manager.
• Initiating corrective and preventive actions and maintaining records in consultation with the department manager.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Training subordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively.
• Providing leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegating subordinates in each respective assignment.
• Ensuring fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation of subordinates.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Resolve any related problems that arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well‑defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Work Experience

Fresher – 0-2 years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Testing Methodologies
• Testing Tools
• Quality Assurance
• Safety