Engineering Associate – Medium Voltage SMP

Job description / Role

***Clarification on SMP Contract: It is Supplementary Manpower service contract job in which prospective applicants are interviewed and salary determined by NEOM interview panel; and being employed under the payroll of SMP Contract (SMP Vendor). Successfully mobilized candidates would be under the visa sponsorship of SMP Vendor Company/Contract.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The role of the Engineering Associate – Medium Voltage is to manage, maintain and optimize the medium voltage (MV) electrical system within the NEOM Communities. The role requires an understanding of MV electrical systems safety protocols, and maintenance practices to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the MV equipment.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

The Engineering Associate – Medium Voltage SMP responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Key Accountabilities:

• Design Reviews: Review and update MV Electrical system designs, ensuring they meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• MV System Management: Oversee the transition of MV electrical assets from contractor to operation
• and maintenance team. Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, modernization, and efficiency improvements within the MV system.
• Minor Works Projects: Support in planning, coordinating, and executing of minor works projects.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of MV
• Equipment and networks to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Investigate electrical related
• equipment issues and failures through root cause analysis and diagnose and resolve issues and faults in MV systems.
• Emergency Response: Participate in emergency response efforts during MV system failures or outages. Coordinate and assist in the restoration of power.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of MV system configurations, maintenance activities, and equipment specifications. Generate technical reports and documentation as required.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on industry regulations, codes, and standards pertaining to MV systems. Ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all MV Systems adhere to safety standards and regulations. Implement safety procedures and conduct risk assessments.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing: Provide training and guidance to junior staff in MV systems, safety procedures, and best practices.
• Management and assistance of Service Partners: Maintain full understanding of agreed SLA and KPIs to be delivered by contracted Service Partner. Assist Service Partner technical staff to process requests promptly and accurately.
• Ad hoc tasks: All other duties reasonably requested by NEOM Operations team.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Min. 7 years’ operational experience in MV systems related to operations and maintenance.
• Operational experience in power generators
• Operational experience in testing and commission as well as project handover
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations related to MV systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office, CAD and ETAP
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Proficiency in English (required)
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Relevant certification or training medium voltage systems and safety.
• Ideal Membership of relevant Institute or Society

About the Company

NEOM is a bold and audacious dream. It is a vision of what a New Future might look like. It’s an attempt to do something that’s never been done before and it comes at a time when the world needs fresh thinking and new solutions. NEOM is being built on the Red Sea in northwest Saudi Arabia as a living laboratory – a place where entrepreneurship and innovation will chart the course for this New Future. NEOM will be a destination, a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for sustainable living, working and prospering.

NEOM will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. It will be the home and workplace for more than a million citizens from around the world.