EPMS Engineer

NES Fircroft; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced EPMS Engineer to drive resolution and closeout of EPMS-related issues. You will coordinate with engineering contractors, vendors, and operations to ensure full EPMS functionality and readiness for handover.

The role covers issue management, technical support, testing, vendor coordination, and documentation. Strong engineering foundations and hands-on integration experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical power systems, SCADA, EMS, or EPMS projects.
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting electrical monitoring and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage EPMS punch list items and track actions with owners, target dates, and status updates.
• Provide technical expertise on EPMS architecture, hardware, software, networking, and system integration.
• Develop and execute test procedures for issue verification and closeout; witness retesting activities.
• Coordinate with EPMS suppliers, system integrators, OEMs, and EPC contractors to drive issue resolution.
• Ensure as-built documentation is complete and ready for final handover; support operating procedures and maintenance manuals.
• Provide regular status reports on outstanding issues, risks, and mitigation plans.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

SCADA/EPMS experience

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Modbus

IEC 61850

DNP3

OPC

Ethernet

Job description

EPMS Engineer

Job Purpose

The EPMS Engineer is responsible for driving the resolution and closeout of all outstanding EPMS-related technical, functional, integration, testing, and commissioning issues. The role involves coordinating with engineering contractors, vendors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and project stakeholders to ensure the EPMS is fully functional, compliant with project requirements, and ready for final handover.

Key Responsibilities

Issue Management and Closeout

• Review, prioritize, and manage all EPMS punch list items and outstanding actions.
• Maintain a comprehensive EPMS issue tracker with owners, target dates, and status updates.
• Investigate technical issues, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Verify that all identified issues are resolved and formally closed.

Technical Support

• Provide technical expertise on EPMS architecture, hardware, software, networking, and system integration.
• Review configuration settings, alarms, events, reports, dashboards, and monitoring functions.
• Support troubleshooting of communication issues between EPMS, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, protection relays, meters, and other integrated systems.
• Validate system performance against project specifications and operational requirements.

Testing and Verification

• Develop and execute test procedures for issue verification and closeout.
• Witness and document retesting activities following corrective actions.
• Ensure all functional, integration, and reliability tests are successfully completed.
• Support SAT, commissioning, and performance testing activities.

Vendor and Contractor Coordination

• Interface with EPMS suppliers, system integrators, OEMs, and EPC contractors.
• Monitor vendor action items and ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Review and approve technical submissions, software revisions, and configuration changes.
• Facilitate technical meetings to drive issue resolution.

Documentation and Handover

• Ensure all as-built documentation is complete and accurate.
• Review operating procedures, maintenance manuals, and user guides.
• Verify closure of all comments from FAT, SAT, commissioning, and operational readiness reviews.
• Support final handover to operations and maintenance teams.

Reporting

• Provide regular status reports on outstanding issues, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Highlight critical path items affecting project completion.
• Escalate unresolved technical issues to project management when required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical power systems, SCADA, EMS, or EPMS projects.
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting electrical monitoring and control systems.
• Proven track record in managing punch lists and closeout activities during project execution.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of power system monitoring, protection, and control systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3, OPC, and Ethernet networks.
• Experience with electrical substations, switchgear, protection relays, energy meters, and power management systems.
• Understanding of FAT, SAT, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Ability to analyze system logs, alarms, events, and performance data.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple issues and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.