Jobs in Duba

About the Role

Air Products is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer - Electrical to provide technical leadership and serve as the site electrical engineering consultant for the NEOM Green Hydrogen Plant (GHE) in Duba, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery and operation of electrical systems across the project's construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning & start-up (CSU), and operational phases. The engineer will address complex technical challenges, ensure cross-functional alignment for plant energization, and enhance team capabilities for predictable, high-quality project execution.

Operating within a multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor EPC environment, the role involves interfacing with Project Management, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, CSU, and NGHC Operations teams, as well as vendors and OEMs. The scope covers the full electrical spectrum across various process units, including the Air Separation Unit (ASU), Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE)/Hydrogen Production, Ammonia plant, Hydrogen & Ammonia storage, utilities, Jetty Area, GHE Buildings Scope, and Centralized Diesel Generation plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead and supervise site electrical engineering activities to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely execution, resolving complex issues through structured problem definition, troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and solution implementation.
• Drive site electrical engineering execution by responding to Technical Queries (TQs)/Requests for Information (RFIs), closing walkdown punch items, completing Electrical Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), managing Field Change Notices (FCNs) for temporary site modifications, and ensuring accurate Records of Line Movements (RLM)/as-built records.
• Coordinate effectively with Project Management, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, CSU, and Operations teams to support safe and timely execution.
• Liaise with mechanical, piping, civil/structural, process control, process systems, process safety, fire protection, HCIS security, and cybersecurity teams to ensure multidisciplinary integration and alignment.
• Manage interfaces with EPC construction contractors, vendors, and OEMs to support troubleshooting from construction through start-up, ensuring quality execution and timely project delivery.
• Demonstrate expertise in large rotating equipment and drive systems, including steam turbine generators (STG), standby generators, induction and synchronous motors, MV/LV Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)/Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and soft starters. This includes advanced knowledge of drive topologies (CSI/VSI such as LCI and CHB), protection schemes, and resolving complex starting and operational challenges, including witnessing Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Lead interface coordination and integration of the GHE plant with Power Generation (solar, wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems - BESS) and grid systems (Electrical Power Management Systems - EPMS, 380 kV substations/Overhead Transmission Lines - OHTL, 33 kV STATCOM), ensuring compliance with the Saudi Grid Code and driving grid impact, system stability, harmonics, and power quality studies with mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and review as-built markups (Red line) for key electrical deliverables, including MV/LV distribution systems, grounding, lighting, hazardous area classification, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematics, Relay logic diagrams, protection schemes, relay protection settings, system studies (Load Flow, Motor Starting, Short Circuit using ETAP or SKM), load lists, cable sizing, and AC/DC UPS & battery sizing.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with safety principles, Air Products standards, Local Saudi Standards (HCIS, SBC, Saudi National Grid Code), and international codes (IEC/IEEE/NFPA/IS).
• Participate in 3D model reviews, design reviews, and constructability assessments.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Promote Our Way of Leading behaviors, fostering collaboration and a high-performance team culture.
• Ensure electrical engineering activities comply with Air Products Safety Principles and embed safe-to-maintain, safe-to-operate, and safe-to-construct philosophies in designs.
• Participate in Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), electrical safety reviews, and engineering audits.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15–20 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineers and designers in project execution environments through design, construction, commissioning & start-up, and operation phases.
• Strong expertise in MV/LV systems, grounding, protection coordination, and hazardous area design.
• Knowledge of Local Saudi Standards (HCIS, SBC, Saudi National Grid Code) and international codes (IEC/IEEE/NFPA/IS).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and multi-discipline collaboration skills.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred).
• Experience in global EPC/EPCM execution structures (Preferred).
• Proficiency with electrical analysis tools such as SKM or ETAP (Preferred).
• Experience with digital engineering and 3D model review tools (Preferred).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent certification (Preferred).

Required Skills

• Electrical Engineering Leadership
• Site Electrical Engineering Consulting
• MV/LV Distribution Systems
• Electrical Substations
• SCADA Systems
• Large Rotating Equipment
• Drive Systems
• Rectifiers
• Protection Schemes
• Earthing Systems
• Lighting Systems
• Hazardous Area Design
• Power Quality Analysis
• Grid Integration
• Harmonics Filters
• STATCOM Systems
• Dynamic Reactive Compensation
• Power Factor Correction
• Load Shedding
• Saudi Grid Code Compliance
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Technical Query (TQ)/Request for Information (RFI) Response
• Walkdown Punch Items Closure
• Electrical Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI)
• Field Change Notices (FCN) Management
• RLM/As-built Records Management
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Multidisciplinary Integration
• Steam Turbine Generators (STG)
• Standby Generators
• Induction Motors
• Synchronous Motors
• MV/LV VSDs/VFDs
• Soft Starters
• Drive Topologies (CSI/VSI, LCI, CHB)
• Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Witnessing
• Power Generation Integration (Solar, Wind, BESS)
• Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS)
• 380 kV Substations/OHTL
• 33 kV STATCOM
• System Stability Studies
• Harmonics Studies
• Power Quality Studies
• Mitigation Strategies
• As Built Markups (Red Line)
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Schematics
• Relay Logic Diagrams
• Inter-tripping & Interlock
• Relay Protection Settings
• System Studies (Load Flow, Motor Starting, Short Circuit)
• ETAP/SKM Software Proficiency
• Load Lists
• Cable Sizing
• AC/DC UPS & Battery Sizing
• Safety Principles Compliance
• Air Products Standards Compliance
• Local Saudi Standards Compliance (HCIS, SBC, Saudi National Grid Code)
• International Codes Compliance (IEC/IEEE/NFPA/IS)
• 3D Model Reviews
• Design Reviews
• Constructability Assessments
• Mentoring and Talent Development
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Accountability
• High-Performance Team Culture
• Decision Making
• Safety Leadership
• HAZID/HAZOP Participation
• Electrical Safety Reviews
• Engineering Audits
• Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental Compliance
• Digital Engineering Tools
• 3D Model Review Tools

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a full-time position located in Duba, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The role operates on a rotational schedule of 8 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off, in accordance with the NEOM site assignment policy. During on-site periods, the work schedule is 6 days per week, 10 hours per day, totaling 60 hours per week. Travel requirements are minimal, with 0–10% domestic or international travel potentially required based on project needs.

Air Products, founded in 1940, is a leading industrial gases company committed to innovation, operational excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship. The company focuses on reimagining possibilities to generate a cleaner future for its customers, communities, and the world.

About the Role

Air Products, a global leader in industrial gases founded in 1940, is dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship. The company is reimagining possibilities through its people's motivation and collective experience to drive innovation. The NEOM Green Hydrogen Project is a significant undertaking for Air Products, involving the design, build, and delivery of Process Controls/Process Automation Systems and IT/Digital Technology infrastructure. This role is critical for ensuring the cybersecurity compliance, resilience, and safe operation of essential power generation and transmission systems that support large-scale renewable energy assets.

The Cybersecurity Engineer – Renewable Power Sector functions as a senior technical individual contributor within the Project Cybersecurity Taskforce. This position is site-based in Duba, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia, operating on an 8 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF rotation. The engineer will act as the technical liaison between Air Products project execution, commissioning teams, and vendors, ensuring effective implementation of cybersecurity controls without compromising critical project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field verification and validation of cybersecurity design and implementation for renewable power generation and transmission assets, ensuring adherence to Saudi and international standards.
• Assure cybersecurity controls for Solar PV plants, Wind Turbine systems, BESS, HV/MV substations, and grid interconnections, including PPC and EMS interfaces.
• Develop, maintain, and verify OT cybersecurity asset registers, network diagrams, zone-conduit models, and risk registers for power systems.
• Lead and support cyber risk assessments for power packages and OEM skid systems, tracking and closing mitigation actions with vendors and contractors.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities by validating firewall rules, secure remote access, endpoint hardening, role-based access control, logging, and monitoring prior to system energization.
• Oversee and participate in FAT, SAT, CSAT, and performance testing for substation automation systems, turbine control systems, and plant SCADA.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and OEMs to manage third-party access, remote connectivity, and cybersecurity compliance during construction and startup phases.
• Serve as the technical cybersecurity interface between project execution, commissioning teams, OEMs, grid operators, and client representatives.
• Support change management processes by reviewing and approving cybersecurity impacts of design, procurement, installation, and commissioning changes.
• Contribute to the OT cybersecurity handover to operations, including procedures, access governance, incident response alignment, backup, recovery, and secure remote support models.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics & Communication, or Instrumentation/Process Automation background preferred) or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in Operational Technology (OT) or a related field, with at least 3 years focused on designing, building, or validating the design/implementation of cybersecurity for industrial control systems and networks.
• Experience with project implementation involving Saudi cyber standards (HCIS, NCA) or ISA 62443 industry standards, specifications, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of control systems (SAS, SCADA/DCS/PLCs, etc.), including Wind Turbine systems, relevant protocols (Modbus, PROFINET, DNP3, IEC61850, etc.), and key technologies such as Firewalls, IDS, Anti-Virus, and Vulnerability assessments within ICS/OT networks.
• Relevant OT/ICS cybersecurity accreditations such as ISA/IEC62443, SANS, or other internationally recognized certifications are preferred.

Technical Skills and Proficiencies

• Cybersecurity principles and practices within Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Understanding of renewable power generation and power transmission systems, including Solar PV, Wind Turbine Systems, BESS, HV/MV Substations, and Grid Interfaces.
• Familiarity with Process Controls, Process Automation Systems, and IT/Digital Technology Infrastructure.
• Proficiency in implementing and verifying cybersecurity controls, ensuring resilience and safe operation.
• Experience with field verification, cyber risk assessments, and mitigation actions.
• Knowledge of firewall rules, secure remote access, endpoint hardening, role-based access control, logging, and monitoring.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Cybersecurity Acceptance Testing (CSAT), and performance testing for substation automation systems, turbine control systems, and plant SCADA.
• Ability to manage third-party access and remote connectivity.
• Understanding of change management processes in relation to cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with incident response, backup and recovery, and secure remote support models.
• Knowledge of Saudi Cyber Standards (HCIS, NCA) and ISA 62443.
• Familiarity with protocols such as Modbus, PROFINET, DNP3, and IEC61850.
• Experience with Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and vulnerability assessments.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Work Location and Arrangement

This is a full-time, site-based position located in Duba, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia. The work arrangement follows an 8 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF rotation schedule.

Communication and Collaboration

The role requires excellent communication skills, enabling effective interaction at all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing. The engineer will act as a key technical interface, coordinating with project execution teams, commissioning personnel, OEMs, grid operators, and client representatives to ensure seamless integration and compliance.