Summary
GCC Interconnection Authority is seeking a Senior Engineer, Operational Support in Dammam. The role monitors grid performance and member-state responses, analyses HVDC operation, and investigates protection-system performance and system disturbances. It also reviews outage records, restoration plans, switching sequences, operational procedures, and audit findings, and follows up on corrective actions. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with problem-solving, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
The posting
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate AGC performance and Member States’ response following system disturbances.
- Analyse HVDC operation, including DRPS and Frequency Control, and identify any malfunctions.
- Monitor system inertia and overall system performance.
- Review and validate ancillary services status.
- Verify the performance of protection and control schemes (RAS, RVCS, UFLS).
- Conduct post-event analysis following system disturbances and tripping events.
- Investigate the operation of protection systems and identify root causes.
- Ensure accurate recording of outage events, including detailed timelines, and proper documentation.
- Follow up on recommendations from operational and technical studies.
- Perform gap analysis of SOPs and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with operational procedures and safety policies.
- Review the black start restoration plans.
- Audit the drills that have been conducted.
- Evaluate the drills and lesson learnt.
- Audit the switching sequences after completion from ICC.
- Ensure all switching steps are reviewed and approved by at least two ICEs.
- Ensure all changes are formally documented (no informal or handwritten updates).
- Review outage records and ensure proper archiving.
- Support and review operational audits related to ICC activities, systems, and operations.
- Follow up on audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Coordinate with Asset Management on pending or overdue operational actions (e.g., LOAs).
Education:
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering
Skills Description
- Problem Solving.
- Time Management.
- Attention to Detail