Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
GE Vernova is seeking a Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves performing services and maintenance on customer and GE sites, focusing on the testing, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of sold and existing products. The role requires accountability for work quality within a framework prioritizing Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, aligned with contract technical specifications.
As a Commissioning Specialist, you will execute all activities related to the testing and validation of equipment, facilities, or plants to ensure they meet design objectives and operational use specifications, including performance services and tests. You will develop a conceptual understanding of your professional discipline and apply general business knowledge. The role involves resolving issues using established procedures, consulting with supervisors or senior team members for complex situations, and collaborating with colleagues to find solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all activities related to the testing and validation of equipment, facilities, or plants in accordance with design objectives or specifications for operational use, including performance services and tests.
- Execute commissioning activities on customer sites, from site mobilization and commissioning work to management activities and coordination with the Client for daily operations.
- Resolve issues using established procedures, consulting with supervisors or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions or parameters.
- Collaborate with others to solve issues, developing strong customer relationships and serving as the interface between the customer and GE.
- Exchange technical information, ask questions, and check for understanding with customers and internal teams.
- Ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) policies and procedures.
- Record and report Quality Objectives and KPI data on time.
- Recommend field changes that are beneficial to plant operations or necessary for efficient commissioning.
- Prepare final Commissioning reports, highlighting problem areas, recommended engineering changes, improvements in organizational efficiency, and personnel performance evaluations to ensure lessons learned are fed back to the Project Management Team.
- Prepare progress reports of activities performed by the Commissioning group, highlighting any negative events such as delays, design/erection errors, or missing spares.
- Ensure safe procedures, including permits, method statements, risk assessments, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), and all high-risk activities, are followed during operation sequences and in the use of equipment and materials.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical includes electronics, communication, and power).
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Substation Automation systems, specifically with PACiS, DSagile, and Aview software.
- Ability to learn and expand work scope within GE Vernova's product portfolio.
- Good knowledge of SAS (Substation Automation Systems), Networks, IEC61850 protocol, IEC101, IEC104, and IEC103 protocols.
Required Skills
- Substation Automation systems
- PACiS, DSagile, Aview software
- SAS (Substation Automation Systems)
- Network configuration and management
- IEC61850 protocol
- IEC101, IEC104, and IEC103 protocols
- Automation systems (Monitoring and Diagnostics, Telecom, Protection, DCS/Substation)
- Cybersecurity principles
- Modbus protocol
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and Arabic.
- Team-oriented and collaborative approach with outstanding listening skills.
- Ability to manage through influence.
- Problem-solving capabilities.
- Presentation skills.
Work Environment and Additional Information
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires the ability to travel 75% or more outside the base city. A commitment to EHS culture and the I&D (Inclusion & Diversity) agenda is expected. Compliance with Quality Procedures, work instructions, and processes is mandatory. The role involves building strong relationships with customers and business stakeholders, including projects and operations teams, contractors, and system integrators. Experience and skills in providing training are considered a plus. Relocation assistance is provided.
Requirements
- Requires 5-10 Years experience
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