Operational Studies Engineer (Power System Analysis) - Dammam, KSA

B7; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

B7 is seeking an experienced Operational Planning Engineer to ensure system reliability during network operations in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role involves conducting operational studies, analyzing network performance, and preparing technical reports.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and have at least 7 years of relevant experience in network operations and planning. Familiarity with software tools for power system analysis, including PSS/E, is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7 years of relevant experience in network operations and planning.
• Familiarity with software tools for power system analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system reliability during network operations and power exchanges.
• Perform operational planning studies for load flow and stability.
• Review consultant reports and provide feedback.

Skills

Network operations and operational planning

Familiar with software tools for power system analysis

Power System Operation Experience

Power Transmission Experience

Time Management

Planning and Organization

Managing Control Process

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E Software

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

THE CLIENT: An authority formed by Gulf States; Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Qatar.

Job Description

REPORTS TO:

Operational Planning Section Head

KEY ROLE:

Ensure system reliability during network operations and power exchanges through effective operational studies. Handle short term and medium term planning for performance optimization.

Periodically update and validate Network Model to be used for Operational Studies.

Perform operational planning studies for the combined system such as load flow, short circuit, transient and dynamic stability assessment studies

Perform various engineering studies related to the performance of the system including HVDC during disturbances and critical events

Analyze network performance and recommend plans for optimization of the network to ensure stability and security of the combined system through effective short and medium term system planning

Analyse the impact of critical outages and determine required availability and reserves to ensure reliability and optimization of the combined system

Analyse the impact of power exchanges across the interconnector

Analyse the adequacy of the system dynamic and protection response

Post analysis of major incidents, reproduction of the incident through simulation and recommendations to avoid future occurrence

Calculate net transfer capacities (NTC) through system studies

Determine impact of future plans on systems and the overall reliability of the transmission systems

Provide Full report writing and technical study furnishings.

Review new project Scope of Work and Technical Specification and provide feedback

Review results of system studies done by Consultants or other departments and provide feedback

Review consultant’s reports, provide feedback and ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Review draft procedures and provide feedback for improvement

Assist Senior OP Engineer to prepare Summer & Winter reports covering all aspects of operations to meet summer and winter demand requirements to enumerate the operating conditions/constraints, which need to be applied in these periods.

Assist Senior OP Engineer to prepare contingency plan report incorporating the optimum system configuration and preventive/corrective actions and guidelines for real-time operation.

Should be able to cover the essential duties of Operational Planning Engineer and Senior OP Engineer during their absence

Adherence to the code of conduct

KPIs

Stability and security of the systems

Feasibility of the plans

Accuracy of the studies

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Electrical Engineering
• Network operations and operational planning
• Familiar with software tools for power system analysis include PSS/E
• Power System Operation Experience
• Power TransmissionExperience
• 7 years of relevant experience
• Time Management
• Planning and Organization
• Managing Control Process
• Coordination- Getting Things Done
• Optimization of Future Capacity – Planning Ahead
• Monitoring and Taking Corrective Action
• Selecting, Designing and Developing New Solutions
• Attention to Detail