Director for Power
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Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement the city-wide LV electrical asset management strategy.
Establish operational policies, maintenance standards, and reliability programs for LV switchgear assets.
Lead technical governance and provide SME guidance on LV distribution systems.
Support City Operations leadership in developing long-term utility operational plans.
Operations & Maintenance
Oversee operation and maintenance of:
LV Switchgear
Main Distribution Boards (MDBs)
Sub Main Distribution Boards (SMDBs)
Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
Capacitor Banks
Protection and Control Systems
Emergency Power Distribution Systems
Ensure planned, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities are executed effectively.
Drive improvements in equipment availability, reliability, and energy efficiency.
Monitor asset health and performance using CMMS/EAM platforms.
Asset Management
Develop lifecycle management plans for all LV distribution assets.
Conduct condition assessments and criticality analysis.
Lead capital replacement and refurbishment programs.
Establish asset performance KPIs and reliability targets.
Support budget development and long-term capital planning.
Reliability & Engineering
Lead root cause analysis investigations for major power incidents.
Develop reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
Review power system studies including:
Load Flow Analysis
Short Circuit Analysis
Protection Coordination Studies
Arc Flash Studies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
Saudi Building Code
Saudi Electricity Regulations
IEC Standards
NFPA Standards
Occupational Safety Requirements
Lead electrical safety programs including LOTO implementation.
Manage operational risk assessments and incident investigations.
Ensure contractor compliance with safety and technical requirements.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with:
Utilities Operations
Asset Management
Facilities Management
Development Teams
Project Delivery Teams
External Service Providers
Regulatory Authorities
Provide technical leadership during commissioning, handover, and operational readiness activities.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers, maintenance managers, and technical specialists.
Establish workforce capability plans and training programs.
Mentor future leaders within the City Operations organization.
Requirements
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in electrical power systems.
- Minimum 7+ years in leadership or director-level roles.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Master's Degree in Power Systems Engineering or Asset Management preferred.
- Experience managing large-scale utility or city infrastructure assets.
- Strong experience with: LV Switchgear Operations & Maintenance, Critical Electrical Infrastructure, Smart Cities, Airports, Metro, Utilities, Large Mixed-Use Developments, Theme Parks, or Mega Projects
- Experience with SAP PM, SAP EAM, Maximo, or similar enterprise asset management systems
- Professional Certifications (Preferred)
- PMP
- CMRP
- IAM Certificate or Diploma
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- NFPA 70E Certification
- Asset Management Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Power Systems Engineering or Asset Management preferred.
- Professional Certifications (Preferred)
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