Abdul Hadi Al Qahtani & Sons (AHQ Group)
Project Engineer
Dammam, Saudi ArabiaPosted 9 months ago
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- Salary
- AED 15k–25k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Energy & Sustainability
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Hiring company: AHQ - Admin Division Job Summary: The Project Engineer will be responsible for supervising and leading on-site teams in the installation, configuration, and testing of electrical protection relays (IEDs) and related equipment in substations and industrial facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in electrical protection systems, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of safety and operational standards in the oil, gas, and petrochemical sector. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and lead · Supervise and lead on-site project teams to ensure timely and efficient project execution. Install, configure, and test electrical protection relays (IEDs) · including overcurrent, differential, and distance relays. Maintenance · Perform maintenance and testing of protection panels and electrical distribution substations. Review · Review and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and protection coordination diagrams. · Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and project specifications. Coordinating with clients · subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure smooth project operations. · Prepare technical reports and documentation related to testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities. · Support troubleshooting and problem-solving during project implementation. · Lead by example to promote a culture of safety and teamwork on-site. · Travel to various project sites across the Kingdom as required. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: · Diagnose and resolve electrical issues on-site, ensuring that all systems operate efficiently. · Provide ongoing support for maintenance and upgrades of electrical systems. Documentation and Reporting: · Prepare detailed electrical drawings, specifications, reports, and operation manuals. · Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and in compliance with relevant codes and standards. Collaboration: · Work closely with other engineers, project managers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of systems into larger projects. · Provide technical advice and support to other team members. Continuous Improvement: · Stay up to date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and best practices. · Propose and implement improvements to enhance system performance, efficiency, and safety. Key Skills & Qualifications: Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is required . Experience : Minimum of 5 years of experience in protection panel services and electrical distribution substation maintenance. Leadership : Strong knowledge in configuring and testing advanced protection relays (IEDs). Drawings & Schematics: Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical drawings and schematic functions. Safety: Good knowledge of safety procedures and standards at project sites . Communication: Excellent English communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking). Other Requirements: - Residency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. -Willingness to travel to project locations as required. Skills : § Strong leadership and team supervision skills. § Effective project coordination and time management. § Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. § Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in protection panel services and electrical distribution substation maintenance. Leadership: Strong knowledge in configuring and testing advanced protection relays (IEDs). Drawings & Schematics: Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical drawings and schematic functions. Safety: Good knowledge of safety procedures and standards at project sites. Communication: Excellent English communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking). Other Requirements: Residency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Willingness to travel to project locations as required.
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead on-site project teams to ensure timely and efficient project execution. Install, configure, and test electrical protection relays (IEDs) including overcurrent, differential, and distance relays. Maintenance: Perform maintenance and testing of protection panels and electrical distribution substations. Review: Review and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and protection coordination diagrams. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and project specifications. Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure smooth project operations. Prepare technical reports and documentation related to testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities. Support troubleshooting and problem-solving during project implementation. Lead by example to promote a culture of safety and teamwork on-site. Travel to various project sites across the Kingdom as required. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve electrical issues on-site, ensuring that all systems operate efficiently. Provide ongoing support for maintenance and upgrades of electrical systems. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed electrical drawings, specifications, reports, and operation manuals. Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and in compliance with relevant codes and standards. Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers, project managers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of systems into larger projects. Provide technical advice and support to other team members. Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Propose and implement improvements to enhance system performance, efficiency, and safety.
Skills
- Electrical protection relays (IEDs)
- Protection panel services
- Electrical distribution substation maintenance
- Reading electrical drawings and schematics
- Protection coordination diagrams
- Site supervision and on-site team leadership
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Testing and commissioning of electrical systems
- Safety procedures and standards
- Project coordination and time management
- Technical report writing
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