HVDC & BESS Specialist

Duruper; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Duruper is seeking an experienced HVDC & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) specialist to conduct technical condition assessments and lifecycle evaluations of HVDC converter stations and grid-scale BESS assets. You will assess converter technology, power electronics, DC equipment, BMS, PCS and EMS to evaluate asset health, reliability and safety.

The role requires direct hands-on experience in HVDC LCC/VSC and grid-scale BESS projects, with a strong background in analysing alarms, degradation

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in HVDC, grid-scale BESS or advanced power electronics.
• Hands-on specialist experience in HVDC LCC/VSC or grid-scale BESS installations.
• Strong knowledge of converter valves, transformers, smoothing reactors, DC equipment and protection systems.
• Knowledge of battery technologies, BMS, PCS, EMS and degradation mechanisms.
• Experience in diagnostics, performance analysis and condition monitoring.
• Understanding of battery thermal management and electrical safety requirements.
• Ability to analyse alarms, availability and lifecycle risks.
• Familiarity with power-system analysis tools (PSCAD/EMT).
• HVDC/BESS OEM training and battery safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments of HVDC converter stations and grid-scale BESS installations.
• Evaluate HVDC converter topology, valves, transformers, reactors, and DC equipment.
• Assess cooling, power electronics, control/protection and harmonic performance.
• Inspect BESS racks, modules, BMS, PCS, EMS and thermal management.
• Evaluate battery degradation, performance trends and system availability.
• Review alarms, event records and maintenance history.
• Assess safety, fire protection and emergency response arrangements.
• Identify degradation, failure risks and spare requirements.
• Recommend diagnostic testing, refurbishment or lifecycle strategies.
• Prepare specialist assessment reports and lifecycle recommendations.

Skills

HVDC systems

Grid-scale BESS

Power electronics

Battery management concepts

Condition monitoring

Electrical safety

Tools

PSCAD/EMT

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HVDC & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Specialist to conduct technical condition assessments and lifecycle evaluations of HVDC converter stations and grid-scale battery storage assets. The role involves assessing converter technology, power electronics, DC equipment, battery systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Conversion Systems (PCS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) to evaluate asset health, operational reliability, safety and performance. Candidates must possess direct specialist experience in HVDC and/or grid-scale BESS systems, depending on the assigned asset scope. General substation experience alone will not be sufficient.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments of HVDC converter stations and grid-scale BESS installations.
• Evaluate HVDC LCC/VSC converter topology, valves, converter transformers, smoothing reactors, filters, DC yards and cables.
• Assess cooling systems, power electronics, control/protection systems and harmonic performance.
• Inspect BESS battery racks, modules, BMS, PCS, EMS and thermal management systems.
• Evaluate battery degradation, performance trends, operating limits and system availability.
• Review alarms, event records, operating envelopes, auxiliary systems and maintenance history.
• Assess battery safety, fire protection, environmental risks and emergency response arrangements.
• Identify equipment degradation, failure risks, obsolescence and critical spare requirements.
• Recommend diagnostic testing, refurbishment, replacement and lifecycle improvement strategies.
• Prepare specialist technical assessment reports, risk evaluations and asset lifecycle recommendations.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in HVDC systems, grid-scale BESS or advanced power electronics.
• Demonstrable hands‑on specialist experience in HVDC LCC/VSC converter technology and/or grid-scale BESS installations.
• Strong knowledge of converter valves, transformers, smoothing reactors, DC equipment and control/protection systems.
• Knowledge of battery technologies, BMS, PCS, EMS and battery degradation mechanisms.
• Experience in converter diagnostics, power electronics, battery performance analysis and condition monitoring.
• Understanding of battery thermal management, fire protection and electrical safety requirements.
• Ability to analyse operational alarms, availability, failure mechanisms and lifecycle risks.
• Familiarity with PSCAD/EMT simulation and power‑system analysis tools.
• HVDC/BESS OEM‑specific training and relevant battery safety certification are preferred.