Substation Automation System Engineer - SAS | alfanar Electric

Job Purpose

Execute projects related to Substation Automation and SCADA systems. Understanding customer requirements, developing technical specifications, designing system architectures, and ensuring successful project implementation. Hands-on work in system design, procurement, quality assurance, and testing. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, resolves technical issues, and delivers projects meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Enhance the efficiency, reliability, and functionality of substation automation systems.

Key Accountability Areas

Requirement Analysis and Documentation:

• Conducting a comprehensive analysis of customer requirements pertaining to SCADA.
• Ensuring the completion of all technical specifications as mandated by the tender document, wherever applicable.

System Design:

• Developing a meticulous system design encompassing Ethernet LAN, HMI, Automation component settings, parameterization, configurations, and overall system architecture.
• Generating a Bill of Materials (BOM) and initiating the procurement process for SCADA equipment.

Quality Assurance and Testing:

• Proactively addressing and resolving any issues that may arise during the production phase.
• Providing clarification on technical matters related to design during Quality Control (QC) and testing processes.
• Conducting thorough testing of SCADA equipment, software, Ethernet switches, and all components associated with the SCADA system.
• Preparing comprehensive test reports relevant to SCADA equipment.
• Participating in testing procedures during customer inspections.

Procurement and Safety:

• Creating a detailed Bill of Materials and commencing the procurement of SCADA equipment.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all safety procedures throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

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:

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

Quality: Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek 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 or Any relevant field

Work Experience: 4 to 6 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies: Substation Automation Systems

Profile description:

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar's manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com