Testing Engineer

Job description / Role

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 construction

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

alfanar Construction is an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company with a track record of consistent growth. We have emerged as a strong EPC contractor in the energy, infrastructure as well as engineering services sectors in Saudi Arabia.

With the support of special purpose service units, alfanar Construction continuously strives to provide appropriate and timely solutions to clients, conforming to international standards.

The core EPC activities of alfanar Construction are in the fields of:

• Power and water projects
• Transmission and distribution projects
• Building construction (industrial and commercial) projects
• Electro-mechanical projects

Job purpose

Commissioning and conducting tests on the power plant prior to its operational phase.

Key accountability areas

Documentation and reporting:

• Preparing project and new equipment test reports, including updates and corrections.
• Ensuring the documentation of non-conformances and troubleshooting efforts.

Testing and functional activities:

• Conducting functional testing according to the specified scheme.
• Testing and coordinating activities during customer inspections.
• Resolving technical issues during power plant testing and site commissioning.
• Executing site testing and commissioning activities.
• Performing testing and commissioning activities related to substations or power plants.
• Testing and commissioning substation equipment, such as various types of relays, switchgear, transformers, etc.
• Adhering to all safety procedures during testing and commissioning.

Technical support and design review:

• Providing technical support by reviewing design documents before their release.

Quality and process improvement:

• Initiating continuous improvement and maintaining records in consultation with the department manager.
• Initiating corrective and preventive actions and maintaining records in consultation with the department manager.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:

• Training of subordinates and forming a team to get the work done effectively.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegate tasks to subordinates in each respective assignment.
• Ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation of subordinates.

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 detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:

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

Business process improvements:

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

Compliance:

• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in electrical engineering

Work experience

Fresher - 0-2 years

Technical / functional competencies

• Testing methodologies
• Testing tools
• Quality assurance
• Safety

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.