Mobile Substation Specialist

Duruper; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Duruper is seeking a Mobile Substation Specialist responsible for assessing mobile and emergency substations used for temporary power supply, emergency restoration and network continuity. The role covers evaluating transformers, HV/MV switchgear, protection and control systems, cables, grounding, auxiliary equipment and deployment arrangements to ensure safety and reliability.

You will review equipment ratings, test records and deployment procedures, assess transportability and site readiness,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in mobile or HV/MV substations.
• Strong knowledge of mobile transformer and switchgear systems.
• Experience with temporary HV connections and transformer integration.
• Understanding HV/MV ratings, cables, grounding and auxiliary systems.
• Experience reviewing testing records and commissioning documents.
• Knowledge of network compatibility and emergency power restoration.
• Ability to assess deployment interfaces and operational readiness.
• Transformer or switchgear OEM training preferred.
• Protection and control testing training is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess mobile and emergency substations, including transformers, HV/MV switchgear, protection panels, cables, connectors and auxiliary systems.
• Evaluate electrical ratings, equipment specifications, mechanical condition and operational capabilities.
• Review protection and control schemes, grounding arrangements, temporary connections and network interfaces.
• Verify compatibility with existing transmission and distribution network configurations.
• Assess transport chassis, structural integrity, transportability and site deployment requirements.
• Evaluate deployment time, connection procedures, switching arrangements and emergency operating procedures.
• Review inspection, testing, commissioning and maintenance records.
• Assess equipment availability, operational readiness, spare-parts requirements and maintenance strategies.
• Identify electrical, mechanical, transportation and operational risks associated with deployment.
• Recommend improvements to emergency response capability, equipment readiness and mobile substation utilisation.

Skills

Mobile substation engineering

HV/MV switchgear

Protection schemes

Electrical testing

Risk assessment

Site deployment

Education

Transformer/Switchgear OEM training

Tools

Protection testing training

Job description

Job Summary

The Mobile Substation Specialist is responsible for assessing mobile and emergency substations used for temporary power supply, emergency restoration and network continuity. The role involves evaluating transformers, HV/MV switchgear, protection and control systems, cables, grounding, auxiliary equipment and deployment arrangements to ensure electrical compatibility, operational readiness, safety and reliability.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess mobile and emergency substations, including transformers, HV/MV switchgear, protection panels, cables, connectors and auxiliary systems.

• Evaluate electrical ratings, equipment specifications, mechanical condition and operational capabilities.

• Review protection and control schemes, grounding arrangements, temporary connections and network interfaces.

• Verify compatibility with existing transmission and distribution network configurations.

• Assess transport chassis, structural integrity, transportability and site deployment requirements.

• Evaluate deployment time, connection procedures, switching arrangements and emergency operating procedures.

• Review inspection, testing, commissioning and maintenance records.

• Assess equipment availability, operational readiness, spare-parts requirements and maintenance strategies.

• Identify electrical, mechanical, transportation and operational risks associated with deployment.

• Recommend improvements to emergency response capability, equipment readiness and mobile substation utilisation.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in mobile substations, emergency substations or HV/MV substation engineering.

• Strong knowledge of mobile transformer and switchgear systems.

• Experience with temporary HV connections, transformer integration and protection schemes.

• Understanding of HV/MV electrical ratings, cables, connectors, grounding and auxiliary systems.

• Experience reviewing electrical test records, commissioning documents and equipment condition reports.

• Knowledge of network compatibility, switching procedures and emergency power restoration.

• Ability to assess mechanical condition, transportability, deployment interfaces and operational readiness.

• Relevant transformer or switchgear OEM training preferred.

• Protection and control testing training is an added advantage.