NGHC Solar PV & BESS Expert

Job Description and Qualifications
NGHC
Air Products has entered into an agreement with ACWA Power and NEOM (all ‎3
have equal ownership) for the development of a $5bl green hydrogen-based
ammonia production facility sited in NEOM. This is based on renewable energy
principles and the project will integrate over four gigawatts of renewable
solar, wind and storage power. It will produce green ammonia for export to
global markets. The project is scheduled to be onstream in ‎2025.

REPORTS TO:
Executive Operation Director - PWE

POSITION SUMMARY
Specialize in the engineering assessment and design of solar PV with a
thorough knowledge of both theoretical and practical solar PV. Ensure
maintenance and operation processes standardized. Take part in the start-up,
performance test, commissioning, and pre-commissioning. To provide guidance
and recommendations to the maintenance and operation team, you need to have
both practical experience with plant optimization and a strong technical
background. Along with having strong technical abilities, also be extremely
educated with solar PV HSE problems and other pertinent legislation. The
capacity to lead and train a group of operation and maintenance staff is
required, as is adherence to national transmission company rules, regulations,
and protocols. Candidate should be a great communicator with all stakeholders,
including EPC, O &M, PMT, etc., and possess at least some level of leadership.

NATURE & SCOPE
The main functions of this position are:
* Develops and leads the implementation of SPV and BESS operation and maintenance systems.
* Contribute to build SPV and BESS organization, JTs, JDs, load distribution, .etc.
* Participate and contribute to review engineering and design submittals considering all O&M inputs.
* Identify all O&M needs and requirement for SPV and BESS prior operation stage.
* Develop training program to qualify SPV operators and technicians before start-up.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
* Prepares detailed commissioning and start-up activities as per the project schedule.
* Organizes and documents cold commissioning, hot commissioning, and energization procedures.
* Manages system start-up testing, performance testing, coordinates with off taker for grid compliance testing.
* Monitors progress and recordings of all the testing and test results, observes final testing and acceptance of equipment and compilation of all documentation and test certificates.
* Ensures all relevant as-built drawings, documents are marked up.
* Works closely with the vendor to schedule commissioning requirements.
* Manages documentation for the delivery of plants to the O &M contractor.
* Assists the planning team in planning development and reporting.
* Develops detailed commissioning and start-up procedures for assigned electrical systems.
* Cooperates with Engineering team for input and draw from experience and knowledge during development of procedures.
* Review and comment on any construction activity .
* Participate with Commissioning Team in scheduled meetings, deadlines and ensuring the technical integrity of work carried out.
* Coordinates with Construction or Mechanical completion groups daily.
* Directs the Electrical Commissioning Team in scheduled meetings, deadlines and ensuring the technical integrity of work carried out.
* Assist Construction & QC with inspection and punch lists of equipment and vendor packages.
* Approves mechanically full sub-systems packages.
* Manages the completion of walk-downs and punch lists of offered system/sub-systems.
* Review and approve mechanical completion for systems and sub-systems packages.
* Manages the completion of walk-downs and punch lists of pre-handed over system/sub-systems
* Manages electrical vendor support during the commissioning phase for the assigned systems.
* Validates pre-commissioning certificates.
* Addresses electrical commissioning issues and resolves schedule conflicts within the Electrical team
* Ensures all documentation; tools, consumables and equipment are available to perform work scope
* Directs functional testing of commissioned systems and engages with the operation team when needed.
* Provides operations with technical support throughout start-up, stabilization, and performance testing.
* Addresses engineering , design and Commissioning issues and get it resolved with EPC and PMT .
* Participate in functional testing of commissioned systems and lead operation Team.
* Insure the right and required handover documentations are reviewed and handed over properly
* Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
* Coordinates activities with other departments and staff as needed.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION and/or QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* A bachelor 's degree holder in Electrical Engineering.
* ‎10+ years' experience in construction and/or commissioning and operation of utility-scale Solar power plants with minimum size of ‎50 MW with Independent Power Producer.

DESIRED EDUCATION and/or QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* A bachelor 's degree holder in electrical Engineering, or Electrical engineering Diploma with ‎15 years field experience in solar Energy.

SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS:
* Strong business and technical skills.
* Experience in the following areas: Coordination of large sized EPC projects, health and safety regulations, grid codes, , project control progress measurement, risk assessment, change management, estimating process and planning.
* Hands-on experience in the project management of solar projects.
* Superior interpersonal, team and communication skills as well as a focus on efficiency and effectiveness combined with a hands-on, can-do mentality.
* Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a highly dynamic environment.
* Ability to build effective working relations with multiple stakeholders, across departments, with conflicting interests both inside and outside the NGHC organization.
* Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills to monitor and handle multiple tasks at the same time, balance key priorities and meet challenging and changing deadlines.
* Delivery mindset (on time, on budget, in quality); high thoroughness and reliability; ability to deliver quality output.
* High resilience, proactive problem-solving skills, and strong negotiation skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with top management and external audiences.
Req No.
41671BR
Employment Status
Full Time
Organization
Middle East, Egypt & Turkey
Business Sector / Division
MEIET Operations
Region
Middle East, Egypt, Turkey (MEET)
Country
Saudi Arabia