Sr.Design Engineer, Low Voltage | alfanar Electric

Requisition ID: 11642

City: LV Manag.

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose: Lead the study and design of protection and control panels, applying technical expertise to analyze project requirements, propose efficient solutions, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality systems that adhere to industry standards and advance engineering capabilities.

Key Accountability Areas:

Preparation and Initial Planning:

• Prepare the job file following the department's standard filing procedure.
• Review and assess the contractual documents received from the launch meeting.
• Define the job technically by explicitly stating all customer requirements and specifications.
• Identify the need for additional resources/manpower (e.g., AutoCAD Operator) when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Design Section Manager to agree/discuss schedules.

Design and Drawing Processes:

• Implement standardized solutions.
• Utilize design software to ensure the accuracy of drawings.
• Ensure adherence to standard drawing formats and symbols during drawing preparation.
• Submit drawings as per agreed schedules.
• Supervise the CAD Operator when provided, overseeing the transformation of technical data into panel layout, one-line diagram, civil work guide, and schematic design from hand-drafted to ACAD format.

Material Management:

• Check and issue Bills of Materials (BOMs) for long lead materials within one day after receiving IPO to SAP.
• Issue remaining materials within one week after receiving IPO.
• Use stock materials when technically acceptable and without risk to reduce non-moving stocks.

Production and Quality Control:

• Release the latest/production drawings to the Mechanical Team according to the agreed schedule for MMR issuance.
• Provide technical support during production and quality control.
• Convert production drawings to as-built documentation.

Safety Procedures:

• Implement all safety procedures.

Role Accountability:

HR Proficiency:

• Training of sub-ordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegate sub-ordinates in each respective assignment.
• Ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale, motivation of subordinates.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Resolve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seeking automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Work Experience: 4 to 6 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies: Design Specifications, Design Tools