Substation Automation System Engineer - SAS

Group Overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction
• Manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products
• Allied engineering services

Our main divisions:

• Alfanar Electric
• Alfanar Construction
• Alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Electric

Alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of Alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical construction products.

Alfanar Electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

Alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of Alfanar's industrial activities is Alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the complex houses Alfanar's facilities.

The complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

Execute projects related to substation automation and SCADA systems. Understanding customer requirements, developing technical specifications, designing system architectures, and ensuring successful project implementation. Hands-on work in system design, procurement, quality assurance, and testing. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, resolves technical issues, and delivers projects meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Enhance the efficiency, reliability, and functionality of substation automation systems.

Key Accountability Areas

Requirement Analysis and Documentation:

• Conducting a comprehensive analysis of customer requirements pertaining to SCADA.
• Ensuring the completion of all technical specifications as mandated by the tender document, wherever applicable.

System Design:

• Developing a meticulous system design encompassing Ethernet LAN, HMI, automation component settings, parameterization, configurations, and overall system architecture.
• Generating a Bill of Materials (BOM) and initiating the procurement process for SCADA equipment.

Quality Assurance and Testing:

• Proactively addressing and resolving any issues that may arise during the production phase.
• Providing clarification on technical matters related to design during quality control (QC) and testing processes.
• Conducting thorough testing of SCADA equipment, software, Ethernet switches, and all components associated with the SCADA system.
• Preparing comprehensive test reports relevant to SCADA equipment.
• Participating in testing procedures during customer inspections.

Procurement and Safety:

• Creating a detailed Bill of Materials and commencing the procurement of SCADA equipment.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all safety procedures throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply with related policies and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or any relevant field.

Work Experience

• 4 to 6 years.

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Substation automation systems.