About the Role
FLOW Consortium is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Lines 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the Riyadh Metro, a significant undertaking in one of the world's most advanced urban transit systems. Formed by a partnership between Hitachi, Alstom, and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, FLOW utilizes global expertise to manage complex rail networks. The company is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient services that support Riyadh's transformation under Vision 2030, adhering to world-class standards in operations, governance, and customer experience.
The Electrical Engineer (MEP) is integral to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the electrical infrastructure across the Riyadh Metro network. This role provides essential technical expertise, oversees maintenance activities, contributes to asset performance improvement, and ensures strict adherence to operational, safety, and quality standards. The primary objective is to maximize asset availability and reliability while leading maintenance teams and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive technical expertise for the maintenance and performance of electrical systems and infrastructure assets across the metro network.
- Develop, review, and maintain up-to-date maintenance procedures, work instructions, method statements, and technical documentation.
- Lead and execute both preventive and corrective maintenance activities for all electrical assets and systems.
- Manage and supervise electrical maintenance teams, including resource allocation, performance management, and technical guidance.
- Support CMMS maintenance planning activities, conduct audits, and participate in asset performance monitoring.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of records, reports, and documentation within the CMMS.
- Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure seamless maintenance delivery and operational continuity.
- Support emergency response activities, conduct fault investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of electrical systems and associated infrastructure assets.
- Develop and implement robust preventive and corrective maintenance plans to meet operational requirements.
- Provide strong technical leadership and support to supervisors and technicians, upholding engineering standards.
- Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel, ensuring effective workforce utilization.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, procedures, reports, and asset data within the CMMS.
- Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, environmental, and railway operational requirements.
- Support fault response, emergency activities, and ensure operational continuity across the metro network.
- Identify opportunities to enhance asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate effectively with internal departments, contractors, and operational teams to ensure successful service delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance, infrastructure, industrial facilities, transportation, or railway environments.
- Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, power supplies, and associated infrastructure.
- Proven experience with Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems.
- Familiarity with UPS systems, central battery chargers, emergency lighting systems, grounding, and lightning protection systems.
- Experience with SCADA systems and programmable logic controllers (PLC) configuration and operation.
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and asset management systems, preferably with Maximo or similar CMMS platforms.
- Experience in preparing maintenance procedures, method statements, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of railway, metro, or transportation infrastructure maintenance is highly desirable.
- Understanding of safety-critical operations and maintenance activities within regulated environments.
- Experience working with metro assets and operational railway systems is preferred.
- Certification in Asset Management, Maintenance Management, SCADA, or CMMS Systems such as Maximo is preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Effective leadership and supervisory capability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient planning and organizational skills.
- Strong decision-making ability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
- Keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Proficient teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a safety-critical environment.
- Strong report writing and technical documentation skills.
Work Context
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a dynamic and safety-critical environment, contributing to the operation of one of the largest metro systems in the world.
