Operational Support Expert-RIYADH-KSA
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Job Description
Job Title: Operational Support Expert
Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice (within 1 month)
Job Overview:
We are urgently seeking experienced Operational Support Experts to provide full-time support in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The selected professionals will work closely with clients operational studies team based in Milan contributing to a wide range of grid operations and readiness activities. This role requires in-depth experience in electrical power systems operations a strong understanding of PSS/E studies and the ability to coordinate and support various network planning and operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Outages Management
Annual Outage Plan Coordination
Critical Outage Requests Coordination
Outage Schedule Coordination
Outage Rescheduling
Weekly Shutdown Requests Management
Study Scenario Selection and Preparation
Security Assessments for Outage Planning
Operation Instructions and Network Arrangement Preparation
2. System Operation
Daily Network Monitoring and Operational Interventions
Critical Substations Performance Analysis
Tap Settings Evaluation and Adjustments
Voltage Control Recommendations
Operational Event Analysis and Reporting
3. System Readiness
Seasonal and Summer Readiness Reviews
Implementation of Preventive Operational Measures
Recommendations on Special Protection Schemes (SPS)
4. Reporting and Documentation
Maintenance of Operational Records
Preparation of Seasonal Readiness Reports
Compilation of Monthly and Annual Operational Reports
PSS/E Familiarity:
Understand core PSS/E functionalities and their role in operational studies
Able to interpret and apply PSS/E outputs for network operation support
Qualifications :
Candidate Requirements:
Minimum Experience: 10 years in electrical transmission system operations grid planning or related engineering roles
Educational Background: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
PSS/E Exposure: Must have awareness of PSS/E calculation features and applications (hands-on use not mandatory)
Language: English (mandatory); Arabic (advantageous but not essential)
Additional Information :
Key Competencies:
Strong knowledge of electrical transmission systems
Effective coordination and communication skills
Experience in outage planning and operational decision-making
Ability to analyze and recommend solutions for operational events
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
