Substation Automation System Engineer - SAS | alfanar Electric
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
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
Work Experience
Technical / Functional Competencies