NGHC Control Room Operator - Wind Plant

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Wind Control Room Operator to oversee the operations of a large-scale windfarm. This pivotal role involves ensuring the efficient operation of the facility, monitoring performance metrics, and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience in utility-scale wind power operations. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to a sustainable future, where your expertise will be integral to the success of cutting-edge renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Diploma with 10 years of experience.
• 3+ years in operation of utility-scale wind power plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations in line with O&M Manual and SOPs.
• Monitor alarms at SCADA and communicate with maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental & social management systems.

Skills

SCADA operations of Wind Turbines

HV/MV Substation equipment

Maintenance activities of windfarm

Quality Management principles

Occupational Health & Safety awareness

HSE emergencies management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma with 10 years of experience

3+ years experience in utility-scale wind power plants

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company Limited (NGHC)

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is on a mission to make a carbon-free, climate-safe future a reality. We are building the world's largest plant to produce green ammonia at scale, providing humankind with a cost-efficient solution that will accelerate the worldwide green hydrogen economy. Located in NEOM and supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, NGHC will be integrating up to 4GW of onshore solar and wind energy to supply up to 650 tons of green ammonia per day for transportation globally. Operations will go onstream in 2026. NGHC brings together the technology, operational efficiency and know-how of ACWA Power, Air Products and NEOM in a joint-venture partnership with over 80 years of combined experience in the fields of hydrogen, energy, renewables and global networks.

JOB DETAILS

Division: Power Elements (PWE) Operations

Group: O&M PWE Wind

Reports To: Wind Operations Supervisor

Liaise/Cooperate With: O&M, Control Room in SS and GHE Load Station, OEM-Envision, AP-EPC

POSITION SUMMARY

Wind Control Room Operators shall be responsible for performing all day-to-day operational activities of 1.7 GW windfarm from 24/7 central control room at Neom Green Hydrogen Plant. The core objective shall be to ensure smooth and efficient operation, keeping into account the electricity requirements of green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility sited in NEOM, while always prioritizing the safety of personnel and asset.

NATURE & SCOPE

The main functions of this position are:

• Perform operations inline with O&M Manual, standard operating procedures and OEM Recommendations.
• Report the plant performance in accordance with established Operational KPIs.
• Monitor alarms and events at SCADA and timely communication to maintenance teams for remedial action.
• Support in fault data analysis and assessment of data from Condition Monitoring System.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Review start-up procedures, energization & de-energization sequence and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in system start-up testing, performance testing and coordination with GHE for dispatch.
• Perform safe and efficient operations inline with O&M Manual, SOPs, OEM Recommendations while adhering to integrated control philosophy of NGHP.
• Monitor different alarms and events at SCADA and timely communication to maintenance teams for remedial action.
• Report plant operational performance inline established KPIs and maintain operating data / logbooks in accordance with operating procedures.
• Ensure proper handover of the shift to reliver with details of all activities related to shift / ongoing.
• Initiate changes in operating philosophy and procedures to ensure more safer and efficient operations.
• Strictly follow the Change Management procedure and perform the roles as assigned under the procedure.
• Prepare Sequence-of-Event for any abnormal / tripping conditions and submit inputs for root- cause-analysis.
• Support in interpreting data from Condition Monitoring System and fault-data analytics, where possible.
• Ensure strict compliance with environmental & social management system and communication to HSE and Operation Management for any near-misses, incidents, accidents and non-conformance reporting.
• Participate in classroom / on-job / refresher trainings.
• Always ensure the proper use of PPE and other safety equipment, as provided in safety manual.
• Ensure that PTW and LOTO procedure are implemented effectively.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and staff as needed.
• Perform other operational duties as assigned.

SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS:

• Good knowledge of SCADA operations of Wind Turbines, HV / MV Substation equipment
• Basic understanding and concept of maintenance activities of windfarm
• Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles
• Knowledge of managing HSE emergencies
• Good decision making, analytical and technical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a focus on efficiency and effectiveness
• Good organization, prioritization, and time management skills to monitor and handle complex tasks in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma with 10 years of technical and managerial experience in the same field
• 3+ years experience in operation of utility-scale wind power plants with minimum size of 50 MW

DESIRED EDUCATION and/or QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years experience in operation of utility-scale wind power plants with minimum size of 50 MW