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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 client's 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: Bachelor’s or Master’s 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