FACTS / SVC Specialist

Applus+ Velosi KSA; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Duruper is seeking an experienced FACTS/SVC Specialist to conduct technical condition assessments and performance evaluations of Static Var Compensators (SVC) installations and related power electronics systems. You will review thyristor valves, reactors, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, cooling systems and protection equipment to ensure reliable reactive power compensation and system stability.

Key duties include inspecting equipment, analyzing harmonic distortion and voltage regulation, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in FACTS systems or power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of Static Var Compensators, thyristor-controlled reactors and capacitor systems.
• Experience with SVC operational performance, alarms and diagnostic results.
• Familiarity with PSCAD, EMTDC, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory simulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments of SVC installations and associated FACTS equipment.
• Inspect thyristor valves, reactors, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Evaluate valve firing angles, thyristor condition, firing circuits and control/protection systems.
• Analyse harmonic distortion, dynamic VAR response and voltage regulation performance.
• Review insulation resistance, online monitoring trends, alarms and operational event records.
• Assess system availability, performance against design requirements and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate critical spares, equipment obsolescence and maintenance history.
• Identify defects and recommend diagnostic testing, maintenance improvements, refurbishment and control/protection upgrades.
• Prepare technical assessment reports and provide recommendations for improving system performance.

Skills

FACTS systems

SVC installations

Power electronics

Thyristor valves

Harmonic filters

Voltage regulation

System stability

Power-system simulation

Tools

PSCAD

EMTDC

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced FACTS / SVC Specialist to conduct technical condition assessments and performance evaluations of Static Var Compensator (SVC) installations and associated power electronic systems. The role involves assessing thyristor valves, reactors, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, cooling systems and control/protection equipment to ensure reliable reactive power compensation, voltage regulation and system stability.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments of SVC installations and associated FACTS equipment.
• Inspect thyristor valves, reactors, capacitor banks, harmonic filters, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Evaluate valve firing angles, thyristor condition, firing circuits and control/protection systems.
• Analyse harmonic distortion, dynamic VAR response and voltage regulation performance.
• Review insulation resistance, online monitoring trends, alarms and operational event records.
• Assess system availability, performance against design requirements and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate critical spares, equipment obsolescence and maintenance history.
• Identify defects and recommend diagnostic testing, maintenance improvements, refurbishment and control/protection upgrades.
• Prepare technical assessment reports and provide recommendations for improving system performance.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in FACTS systems, SVC installations or power electronics.
• Strong technical knowledge of Static Var Compensators, thyristor-controlled reactors and capacitor systems.
• Experience with thyristor valves, harmonic filters, reactive power compensation and dynamic voltage control.
• Knowledge of power electronics, harmonics, control and protection systems.
• Experience in analysing SVC operational performance, alarms, events and diagnostic test results.
• Familiarity with power-system simulation tools such as PSCAD, EMTDC or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• SVC OEM specialist training and power-system simulation training are preferred.