About the Role
Air Products is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its team in Duba, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This critical role will provide electrical engineering site support for the Neom Green Hydrogen Plant (GHE) project, a significant initiative focused on clean energy. The position involves working within a complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor EPC environment to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant execution of electrical systems throughout project execution and into operational readiness.
At Air Products, the company fosters an inclusive environment where innovation is driven by employee motivation and collective experience. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to world-scale production facilities and impact the future of energy.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently 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 providing timely responses to Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), closing out walkdown punch list items, and completing Electrical Operational Readiness Inspections (ORIs).
- Manage Field Change Notices (FCNs) for temporary site modifications and ensure accurate Red Line Mark-up (RLM) and as-built records are maintained.
- Coordinate effectively with Project Management, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up (CSU), and Operations teams to support safe and timely project execution.
- Coordinate engineering activities with mechanical, piping, civil/structural, process control, process systems, process safety, fire protection, HCIS security, and cybersecurity teams to ensure multidisciplinary integration.
- Manage interfaces with EPC construction contractors, vendors, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to support troubleshooting from construction through start-up.
- 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/Variable Frequency Drives (VSDs/VFDs), and soft starters.
- Apply advanced knowledge of drive topologies (CSI/VSI such as LCI and CHB), protection schemes, and resolution of complex starting and operational challenges, including witnessing Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Review and Red Line Mark-up (RLM) 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, standardization, and continuous improvement.
- Promote collaborative and accountable team culture.
Project Scope and Environment
The role provides electrical engineering site support across various process units and infrastructure within the Neom Green Hydrogen Plant (GHE). This includes Air Separation Unit (ASU), Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE)/Hydrogen Production, Ammonia plant, Hydrogen & Ammonia storage, utilities, Jetty Area, GHE Buildings Scope, and the Centralized Diesel Generation plant. The work is conducted within a multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor EPC environment, requiring interface with Project Management, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, CSU, and NGHC Operations teams, as well as vendors and OEMs. The full electrical scope covers MV/LV distribution, electrical substations, SCADA, large rotating equipment, drive systems, Rectifiers, protection schemes, earthing, lighting, and hazardous area design.
Technical Expertise and Compliance
The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical oversight of power quality devices, including harmonics filters, STATCOM/dynamic reactive compensation, power factor correction, load shedding, and Saudi Grid Code compliance. The role involves addressing complex, cross-functional technical challenges that require strong engineering judgment and timely decision-making within a schedule-driven project environment. Support will be provided for the transition from project execution to operational readiness, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, maintainable, and compliant with applicable standards.
Required Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience in electrical engineering site support.
- Proficiency in MV/LV distribution, electrical substations, SCADA, large rotating equipment, and drive systems.
- Experience with Rectifiers, protection schemes, earthing, lighting, and hazardous area design.
- Knowledge of power quality devices, harmonics filters, STATCOM, power factor correction, and load shedding.
- Familiarity with Saudi Grid Code compliance.
- Strong troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills.
- Experience with project management, construction, pre-commissioning, CSU, and operations phases.
- Familiarity with vendors and OEMs.
- Expertise in Steam Turbine Generators (STG), standby generators, induction and synchronous motors, MV/LV VSDs/VFDs, and soft starters.
- Understanding of drive topologies (CSI/VSI), relay logic diagrams, and system studies (ETAP/SKM).
- Experience with load lists, cable sizing, and AC/DC UPS & battery sizing.
- Knowledge of safety principles, Air Products Standards, Local Saudi Standards (HCIS, SBC, Saudi National Grid Code), and international codes (IEC/IEEE/NFPA/IS).
- Experience with 3D model reviews, design reviews, and constructability assessments.
- Mentoring and leadership capabilities.
- A minimum of 5-10 years of experience is required.
Work Location and Type
This is a full-time position located in Duba, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.