SECTION MANAGER, ELECTRICAL - DAR - AC

Job Purpose

To lead, develop, direct, and organize Electrical section of T&D department in Power Business Unit (PBU). Lead the team in providing Electrical engineering design of T&D projects from initiation to closing ensuring delivery through onshore and offshore design teams and in coordination with third parties, international partners and/ or sub-contractors.

Role Accountability

• Lead and manage the Electrical/Primary Design Section, overseeing the design process for Primary Substations.
• Develop conceptual designs and detailed construction drawings for LV/MV/HV/EHV substations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in electrical system design, including equipment sizing, layout optimization, and system integration.
• Review and approve design deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project timelines.
• Coordinate with other related engineering disciplines Civil, Mechanical to ensure project requirements are met.
• Able to anticipate problems and make the necessary proactive steps to prevent them
• Ability to take necessary and proper timely decisions.
• Deliver the required results in timely manner with required quality and cost.
• Able to transform the corporate goals into business plans.
• Able to Plan, follow-up and execute those plans, whether they are annual or development plans.
• Monitor the plan performance and initiate action to strengthen results and take the corrective action accordingly.
• Provide periodic work progress reports.
• Develop the organizational structure according to the current requirements taking into consideration future and development plans.
• Develop, coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seeking automations opportunities as much as possible.
• Quality is considered as alfanar prime competitive advantage as such, managers are expected to act accordingly.
• Adapt to new and alternative techniques, technologies, management structures, and business models.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and legal work environment as per the standard regulations.

Academic Qualification

Experience:

• Minimum 15-18 years of experience in Electrical design and analysis of T&D projects along with team management experience or traits preferably with exposure in the Gulf Region project.

Job Requirements:

• proficiency in designing electrical systems for LV/ MV/ HV/ EHV substations from concept design to construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of T&D functions w.r.t construction in coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• proficiency in evaluating/reviewing of electrical equipment sizing, preparation of Equipment Layouts (GIS, switchgear, transformer, capacitor bank etc.), Trays, duct banks & tunnel layouts, Lighting, Shielding & earthing, AC/DC auxiliary system design etc., and inter discipline knowledge for coordination and approval. Experienced in preparation of equipment specifications, feasibility studies, DBRs, and tender documents. 
• Familiar with relevant codes & standards – International electro-technical commission (IEC), IEEE, BS (British Standards), Regional Standards, Quality and Metrology Organization (SASO), SEC standards etc. 
• Proficient in design software tools – CDEGS, ETAP, CymGrid, Dialux, drafting tools, 3D platform and document management systems.
• Passionate about electrical systems and the power environment. Be a creative leader in design and project management. Have excellent technical skills and be able to mentor staff in their own development and the development of projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving design challenges.