Asset Management Expert

About Elia Grid International (EGI)

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global power systems consultancy that provides strategic, technical, and regulatory advisory services to the energy sector. Leveraging the expertise of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), EGI addresses challenges related to the energy transition. The company operates from offices in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Canada, and the USA, partnering with clients on projects in power system planning, smart grids, digitalization, asset management, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable integration.

The Role: Asset Management Expert

EGI is seeking an Asset Management Expert specializing in Overhead High Voltage Lines to join the Asset Management team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience in the power transmission sector, with a focus on overhead transmission lines. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of asset management strategies to enhance asset performance, reliability, and lifecycle value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain asset management strategies for overhead transmission line assets, including conductors, towers, foundations, insulators, and associated equipment.
• Define maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement strategies based on asset condition, criticality, risk, and lifecycle considerations.
• Contribute to asset investment planning and prioritization using risk-based decision-making.
• Participate in the development of long-term asset management plans aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze inspection, maintenance, and operational data to assess asset health and performance.
• Support the development and enhancement of Asset Health Indices (AHI) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Identify degradation mechanisms and emerging risks affecting overhead line assets.
• Provide technical recommendations for maintenance interventions, refurbishment, or replacement programs.
• Define and improve condition monitoring programs for overhead line assets.
• Evaluate data from various inspections (LiDAR, thermographic, drone, corrosion, foundation, conductor condition).
• Perform reliability, failure, and trend analyses to identify performance improvements and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Support the adoption of predictive and condition-based maintenance approaches.
• Provide technical expertise to engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Contribute to the development of asset management policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes.
• Support asset data quality improvement initiatives and digital asset management programs.
• Participate in asset management maturity improvement initiatives aligned with industry best practices and ISO 55000 principles.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the power transmission sector.
• Solid expertise in overhead transmission lines, gained through roles in engineering, maintenance, reliability, or asset management.
• Strong experience in asset health assessment, condition monitoring, reliability analysis, and maintenance optimization of high-voltage overhead line assets.

Work Environment and Benefits

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. EGI offers a permanent or freelance contract with an attractive salary package and fringe benefits. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting gender equality and fostering an environment where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and fulfillment. EGI aims to guide the global power sector toward a future of clean, sustainable energy, smarter grids, decentralized production, and interconnected energy markets.