Director for Power

About Jasara Program Management Company

Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco. The company provides program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting the delivery of giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Role Overview: Director for Power (LV Switchgear)

Jasara PMC is seeking a Director for Power to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on leading the operational strategy, asset management, maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle planning for all Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems across a major city. The Director will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of LV switchgear assets supporting various urban developments, including residential communities, entertainment destinations, hospitality assets, public realm, transportation facilities, and critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the city-wide LV electrical asset management strategy.
• Establish operational policies, maintenance standards, and reliability programs for LV switchgear assets.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of LV Switchgear, Main Distribution Boards (MDBs), Sub Main Distribution Boards (SMDBs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Capacitor Banks, Protection and Control Systems, and Emergency Power Distribution Systems.
• Ensure effective execution of planned, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Develop lifecycle management plans, conduct condition assessments, and lead capital replacement programs for LV distribution assets.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for major power incidents and develop reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code, Saudi Electricity Regulations, IEC Standards, NFPA Standards, and Occupational Safety Requirements.
• Collaborate with Utilities Operations, Asset Management, Facilities Management, Development Teams, Project Delivery Teams, external service providers, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers, maintenance managers, and technical specialists.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required. A Master's Degree in Power Systems Engineering or Asset Management is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical power systems, with at least 7 years in leadership or director-level roles.
• Domain Expertise: Experience managing large-scale utility or city infrastructure assets. Strong experience with LV Switchgear Operations & Maintenance, Critical Electrical Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Airports, Metro, Utilities, Large Mixed-Use Developments, Theme Parks, or Mega Projects.
• Technical Skills: Experience with SAP PM, SAP EAM, Maximo, or similar enterprise asset management systems.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involving leadership within a dynamic program management environment focused on large-scale infrastructure development.