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Job title
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Principal Grid Connection
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Grade
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Stream
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Alternative Energy
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Function
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Project Delivery – Technical & LCM Integration
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Location
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Muscat, Oman
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Budget control
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
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Reporting to
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Head of Technical & LCM Integration
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Direct reports
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0
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Job purpose
Provides insights and overall technical leadership for Grid Connection, at OQ AE, acting as Senior Matter Expert. In all the aspects related to Grid Connection, be responsible for (1) the development and dissemination of knowledge and expertise about the technology among OQ (2) lead the technical tasks for the assigned CE and LCM projects (3) ownership of the technical specifications, and standards utilised by AE, (4) lead the studies required for the successful de-risking and assessment of opportunities, (5) lead the tendering of studies, and technically evaluating them, (6) in coordination with project development lead the selection of electrical equipment, owner's engineer, EPC and O&M contractors, (7) Lead the technical assessment of asset prior to and during operations.
The position will act in accordance with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani's government & other legal justification's, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Main tasks and responsibilities
- Development and dissemination of knowledge and expertise on grid connection for renewable projects among OQ.
- Lead the technical tasks for the assigned CE and LCM projects.
- Ensure that project technical specifications and standards utilized by AE for grid connection are fit for purpose.
- Manage the studies needed for the successful de-risking and assessment of opportunities, including grid impact studies, power system studies, design of substations, grid connection routing, and design.
- Lead the tendering of studies and technical evaluation.
- Lead the Modeling of electrical systems to determine the best grid connection configuration and optimal losses.
- Coordinate with project development to lead the selection of electrical equipment, owner's engineer, EPC, and O&M contractors.
- Lead the technical assessment of grid connection assets prior to and during operations.
- Lead the technical due diligence process for grid connections during potential acquisitions.
- Lead the Technical discussions related to Electrical systems in large process industries – hydrogen, Ammonia, methanol etc.
- Lead technical and regulatory conversations with all relevant stakeholders regarding grid connection and license requirements, processes, and charges with entities such as OETC (TSO), NAMA (DSO), Marafiq, or the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) of Oman.
- Address potential grid stability challenges that could require additional equipment for the project.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders regarding future regulations in Oman for connection and use of system charges or any other applicable commercial framework.
- Engage with the TSO and DSO regarding the technical and commercial requirements for power imports and exports.
- Develop and manage the scope of work for any contractor study to better understand the grid system in Oman.
- Lead formal requests regarding technical and commercial queries with relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure internal coordination with commercial and engineering departments for grid-related topics.
- Lead development of Electrical Philosophy and design for Process units in LCM projects – Green Hydrogen, Ammonia, Utilities etc.
- Lead development of Electrical Safety procedures and ESOR studies
- Development of young Omani Engineers to take up responsibilities of complex technical jobs.
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Key interactions
Internal: Liaise with colleagues in each of the projects team (project development, legal, finance), functional leaders, and other internal
stakeholders for day-to-day work.
External: Project Partners, Developers, OETC, NPWP, APSR. Nama Distribution, Contractors, vendors, external consultants.
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Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, frequent travel, and visits to the operational sites. Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
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Education requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
Post graduate education/ certification courses related to electrical systems design and modelling, Renewable energy, Energy Efficiency (preferred)
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Language requirements
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required), Arabic - Native (desirable)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- 12+ years of experience in a similar role in Oil & Gas sector, Renewable Projects with working on 132kV/220kv/ 400kV systems, Generators, Process plants – Hydrogen & Ammonia.
- Knowledge of electrical systems modelling techniques, softwares, systems (desirable ETAP, Digsilent or PSSE)
- Experience in grid and electrical systems modelling, design and optimization (High Voltage and Medium Voltage).
- Experience in technical support for project development in renewable energy projects.
- Experience in technical support during project execution in renewable energy projects (desirable)
- Experience in technical support and performance monitoring and improvement of renewable energy plants in operation (desirable).
- Experience in negotiations of technical documents in PPA, transmission agreements, EPC, O&M agreements (desirable)
- Experience in Electrical safety in Hazardous areas in process industries
- Experience in carrying out energy efficiency calculations
- Experience in technical due diligence of grid connections (desirable)
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- Strong management & leadership skills & should be able to work collaboratively with all involved.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-cultural sensitivity.
- Collaboration-focused,
- Work well through ambiguity and changing business landscape,
- Influencing senior stakeholders through effective communication.
- Computer literate with expertise in electrical systems modeling and optimization software.
- Strong communication, verbal and written skills
- Presentation and Coaching Skills
- Effective planning and organizing skills
- Result oriented
- Decisiveness
- Demonstrated ability to cooperate and influence peers
- Knowledge of engineering best practices
- Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules
- Knowledge of Grid codes for Electrical connection
- Ability to build effective relationships with peers, supervisors, clients, and stakeholders
- Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of working in MENA.
- The Grid Connection Engineer (GCE) is a key member of the Engineering Team. The GCE is responsible for supporting Hyport in understanding the grid connection requirements and alternative options for the project.
- The GCE is accountable for ensuring the project team have a clear understanding and up to date information of technical and regulatory requirements for connecting the project to the grid for purposes such as power import, power export, operational stability enhancement and ancillary services.
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