HVDC & BESS Specialist - Asset Health & Lifecycle

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

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