Senior Grid Operations & Protection Engineer

Gccia; Dammam; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gccia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to monitor and evaluate AGC performance, analyse HVDC operations, and ensure compliance with operational procedures and safety policies. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and be capable of conducting detailed analyses and audits related to system disturbances and technical studies. This role is situated in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, and requires attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate AGC performance and Member States’ response following system disturbances.
• Analyse HVDC operation, including DRPS and Frequency Control, and identify any malfunctions.
• Monitor system inertia and overall system performance.
• Review and validate ancillary services status.
• Verify the performance of protection and control schemes (RAS, RVCS, UFLS).
• Conduct post-event analysis following system disturbances and tripping events.
• Investigate the operation of protection systems and identify root causes.
• Ensure accurate recording of outage events, including detailed timelines, and proper documentation.
• Follow up on recommendations from operational and technical studies.
• Perform gap analysis of SOPs and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and safety policies.
• Review the black start restoration plans.
• Audit the drills that have been conducted.
• Evaluate the drills and lesson learnt.
• Audit the switching sequences after completion from ICC.
• Ensure all switching steps are reviewed and approved by at least two ICEs.
• Ensure all changes are formally documented (no informal or handwritten updates).
• Review outage records and ensure proper archiving.
• Support and review operational audits related to ICC activities, systems, and operations.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with Asset Management on pending or overdue operational actions (e.g., LOAs).

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Gccia is seeking an Electrical Engineer to monitor and evaluate AGC performance, analyse HVDC operations, and ensure compliance with operational procedures and safety policies. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and be capable of conducting detailed analyses and audits related to system disturbances and technical studies. This role is situated in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, and requires attention to detail and strong analytical skills.