TRACTEBEL
Buraidah, Saudi ArabiaPosted 4 days ago
Position Title: Site Inspector - Civil - BESS Email Id - [email protected] While Applying - please mention in subject line - Position and Location as Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia 1. Job Summary Why does this role exist? Tractebel has been appointed as the Owner's Engineer for the Al Khushaybi Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Independent Power Project (IPP) in the Al Qassim Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The project is being developed by ENGIE and its consortium partners under the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) Battery Energy Storage Program. The Al Khushaybi BESS facility has a capacity of 500 MW with 4 hours of storage duration(2,000MWh). As Owner's Engineer, Tractebel is responsible for providing independent technical oversight and assurance throughout the project lifecycle, including design review, engineering management, technology assessment, construction supervision, testing and commissioning support, and verification of compliance with contractual, regulatory, and international technical standards. This role exists to support the successful delivery of one of Saudi Arabia's flagship utility-scale energy storage projects by ensuring technical excellence, project quality, safety, reliability, and timely execution. The position will contribute to the integration of large-scale renewable energy into the Kingdom's power system, enhance grid stability and operational flexibility, and support Saudi Arabia's vision of increasing renewable energy penetration and achieving a more sustainable and resilient electricity network. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating with the Developer, EPC Contractors, OEMs, Grid Operator, SPPC, and other project stakeholders to ensure that project objectives are achieved in accordance with schedule, budget, and performance requirements while meeting international best practices for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems. 2. Responsibilities • Perform inspections and surveillance activities in accordance with approved ITPs • Attend and document Hold & Witness points • Conduct daily and spot quality inspections on site works • Raise observations and NCRs where non-conformities are identified • Verify corrective actions before closure • Ensure inspection records are uploaded and traceable in Procore • Report findings to Site Quality Manager 3. Education Mandatory • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering • Good to have Substation & BESS related Experience in KSA Preferred ☑Relevant professional certification related to the role/discipline ☑Professional membership or accreditation, where applicable o Software/system/tool certification relevant to the role ☑ Experience with BESS project is preferable 4.Languages: Select the required/preferred languages ☑English ☑Arabic 5. Experience and skills List the mandatory years of experience, sector/project exposure, role level and any specific experience required for the position. 1. Minimum 6 years of Experience 2. Substation & Utility scale BESS Experience in KSA is preferred 3. Must have Utility Scale BESS experience Show more Show less
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Good to have Substation & BESS related Experience in KSA. Preferred: Relevant professional certification related to the role/discipline; Professional membership or accreditation where applicable; Software/system/tool certification relevant to the role; Experience with BESS project is preferable.
Perform inspections and surveillance activities in accordance with approved ITPs; Attend and document Hold & Witness points; Conduct daily and spot quality inspections on site works; Raise observations and NCRs where non-conformities are identified; Verify corrective actions before closure; Ensure inspection records are uploaded and traceable in Procore; Report findings to Site Quality Manager.
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