Power Projects Interface Team Lead

Role Purpose: 

•     Manage and coordinate the interfaces associated with the implementation of Renewable and Conventional Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects during the project implementation phase.
•     Monitor of interface engineering, and studies, while coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with project agreements, technical specifications, and requirements.
•      Report back at the portfolio level to flag any portfolio or project level risk in project delivery and implementation
•      Provide a mitigating plan and put together corrective measures to address any rising issues and discrepancies within the project’s portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Manage and coordinate project implementation interfaces with the relevant stakeholders.

·       Participate in site visits, project review meetings, and technical discussions to assess project implementation progress.

·       Oversee and monitor the progress of engineering activities related to project interfaces and grid studies.

·       Facilitate effective communication and resolution of interface issues among stakeholders.

·       Identify risks associated with interfaces that may impact project implementation schedules.

·       Recommend mitigation measures and corrective actions in coordination with relevant departments.

·       Assist in evaluating interface-related claims, delays, or disputes involving project stakeholders.

·       Track the progress of interface activities against the project implementation schedule.

·       Prepare periodic reports and presentations on the status of interface activities and approvals.

·       Manage project agreements and follow up the completion of work on projects according to requirements, specifications and implementation plans.

·       Oversee, and follow up on project activities, as per contracts and agreements to ensure alignment with all technical specifications

·       Hold site inspections proactively to ensure the project being implemented by in accordance with schedule. 

·       Ensure that the power plant has provided the required approvals and compliance with the Grid Code requirements 

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Knowledge

·       Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline.

·       Holding any Project professional certificates (is a plus) 

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in power generation/Transmission sector with relevant exposure in IPP projects.

·       Experience in IPP project development, engineering, project implementation, and grid interconnection activities.

·       Experience working with EPC contractors, project developers, and utilities is preferred.

·       Experience in managing grid impact studies is preferred.

·       Ability to determine the actions, risks and end results required.

·       Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across large projects.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to review technical documentation, engineering reports, and project schedules.

·       Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

·       Leadership skills.

·       Fluent in Arabic and English languages

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
•  Ability to use Microsoft office applications.
•  Communication skills.