Electrical Engineer

ACWA Operations

Hassyan IPP

Job Summary

• The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supervising and managing electrical maintenance activities within the plant, ensuring the reliability of all electrical systems.
• The role focuses on high availability, safety, compliance with applicable standards, and optimization of plant electrical assets throughout their lifecycle—from design review and commissioning to stable operation and major outages.
• Key areas of expertise include:
• Generator (600 MW class or higher)
• Generator Transformers (GT) & auxiliaries
• EHV switchyards and grid synchronization
• Protection & control systems
• Electrical commissioning and outage management
• Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) excitation systems
• Unit Auxiliary Transformers (UAT) and Station Transformers
• Transmission lines (400 kV OHTL)
• MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, VSDs
• DC systems, UPS, battery banks, emergency power systems

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead electrical engineering activities for power plant equipment (BTG/BoP) across HV, EHV, and LV systems.
• Review and approve electrical designs, load lists, SLDs, protection philosophies, and calculations.
• Provide technical leadership for ultra-supercritical unit requirements, including high-capacity generators and auxiliaries.

2. Protection, Control & Power Quality

• Lead design review, settings approval, and troubleshooting of:
• Generator, transformer, feeder, busbar, and motor protection
• Numerical protection relays
• Synchronization schemes
• Ensure coordination studies, relay discrimination, arc flash studies, and grounding systems are maintained.
• Monitor and resolve power quality issues (harmonics, voltage dips, transients).

3. Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Lead electrical maintenance during major and minor outages, including forced shutdowns.
• Ensure system reliability to meet plant KPIs (PLF, MTTR, MTBF).
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.

4. Commissioning, Testing & Modifications

• Lead commissioning, energization, and system handover activities.
• Witness FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, and performance testing.
• Implement system modifications, revamps, and retrofits.
• Support life extension and digitalization initiatives.

5. HSE & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and electrical safety standards.
• Follow IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, and local grid code requirements.
• Act as Authorized Electrical Person (HV/EHV systems).
• Lead safety audits and risk assessments.

6. Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as technical focal point for OEMs, EPC contractors, and regulators.
• Manage warranties, defect liability, and long-term service agreements (LTSAs).
• Evaluate technical proposals, spares, and service contracts.

7. Asset Management & Documentation

• Maintain updated drawings, protection settings, and maintenance records.
• Develop long-term asset management plans.
• Support budgeting, CAPEX planning, and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Prepare material and spare parts requirements aligned with maintenance plans.
• Conduct technical evaluations with procurement teams.

8. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor engineers, technicians, and shift teams.
• Ensure training, competency development, and knowledge transfer.
• Promote a strong safety culture and technical excellence.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to improvement initiatives aligned with organizational standards.

10. Policies & Procedures

• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

Related Assignments

• Perform any additional duties assigned by the line manager.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• 12–18+ years in thermal power plants (preferably 600 MW and above)
• Minimum 10+ years in ultra-supercritical or supercritical coal-fired plants

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Power system design and analysis
• Electrical protection and coordination
• HV/EHV equipment O&M
• Hands-on experience with OEMs such as GE, Siemens, ABB, Hitachi, Schneider
• Familiarity with CMMS and tools like ETAP, CYME, or DIgSILENT.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• High safety awareness and risk-based thinking
• Ability to work under high-pressure plant conditions