Operational Studies Engineer (Power System Analysis) - Dammam, KSA
LocationDammam, sa
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Company size1+ people
First seen2w ago
Last seen4d ago
Company Description
THE CLIENT: An authority formed by Gulf States; Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Qatar.
About the role
LOCATION: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Job Description
REPORTS TO:
Operational Planning Section Head
KEY ROLE:
Ensure system reliability during network operations and power exchanges through effective operational studies. Handle short term and medium term planning for performance optimization.
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Periodically update and validate Network Model to be used for Operational Studies.
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Perform operational planning studies for the combined system such as load flow, short circuit, transient and dynamic stability assessment studies
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Perform various engineering studies related to the performance of the system including HVDC during disturbances and critical events
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Analyze network performance and recommend plans for optimization of the network to ensure stability and security of the combined system through effective short and medium term system planning
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Analyse the impact of critical outages and determine required availability and reserves to ensure reliability and optimization of the combined system
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Analyse the impact of power exchanges across the interconnector
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Analyse the adequacy of the system dynamic and protection response
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Post analysis of major incidents, reproduction of the incident through simulation and recommendations to avoid future occurrence
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Calculate net transfer capacities (NTC) through system studies
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Determine impact of future plans on systems and the overall reliability of the transmission systems
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Provide Full report writing and technical study furnishings.
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Review new project Scope of Work and Technical Specification and provide feedback
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Review results of system studies done by Consultants or other departments and provide feedback
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Review consultant’s reports, provide feedback and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
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Review draft procedures and provide feedback for improvement
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Assist Senior OP Engineer to prepare Summer & Winter reports covering all aspects of operations to meet summer and winter demand requirements to enumerate the operating conditions/constraints, which need to be applied in these periods.
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Assist Senior OP Engineer to prepare contingency plan report incorporating the optimum system configuration and preventive/corrective actions and guidelines for real-time operation.
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Should be able to cover the essential duties of Operational Planning Engineer and Senior OP Engineer during their absence
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Adherence to the code of conduct
KPIs
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Stability and security of the systems
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Feasibility of the plans
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Accuracy of the studies
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:
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Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Electrical Engineering
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Network operations and operational planning
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Familiar with software tools for power system analysis include PSS/E