ENGINEER, TESTING & COMMI. - Central

Alfanar Precast; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar Construction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an Electrical Engineer for testing, commissioning, and documentation of power projects. The role covers testing of substations, equipment, and coordination with site teams to meet project milestones.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, possess strong problem-solving skills, and lead on-site activities while ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate teams on site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project and equipment test reports with updates and corrections.
• Coordinate functional testing and customer inspections.
• Perform testing and commissioning on substations or power plants.
• Review design documents to provide technical input before releases.
• Train and lead subordinates, ensuring fair task distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

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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

Our Main Divisions:

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.

The core EPC activities of alfanar Construction are in the fields of:

Power and Water Projects

Transmission and Distribution Projects

Building Construction (Industrial & Commercial) Projects

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

• Training of sub-ordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegate sub-ordinates in each respective assignment.
• Ensures fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale, 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 formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

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

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seeking automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering