Senior High Voltage Asset Management Consultant

Elia Grid International


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Company Overview
Elia Grid International (EGI) provides consultancy and engineering services to a diverse,
global client base in the power sector. Building on innovative yet proven expertise and
the hands-on experience of our European Transmission System Operators — Elia in
Belgium and 50Hertz in Germany — we serve as a trusted partner in addressing the
challenges of the energy transition. With offices in Brussels, Berlin, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh,
Kuala Lumpur, and Calgary, EGI has successfully delivered projects in more than 20
countries worldwide.


Your function
As a High Voltage Equipment Asset Management Consultant, you will play a key role in
supporting utilities, regulators, and infrastructure investors in optimising the
performance, reliability, and lifecycle value of their high-voltage transmission and
distribution assets.


You will be part of EGI’s Asset Management and Operations Consulting team, working
at the intersection of engineering and strategy to develop innovative asset management
solutions for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. You will collaborate closely with
senior clients, combining technical depth with strategic advisory capabilities to help
them achieve operational excellence and asset performance aligned with Vision 2030.


Your range of duties usually includes the following:


Client Engagement & Consultation
  • Engage directly with clients to understand their operational and strategic
challenges in high-voltage asset management.
  • Develop tailored consulting approaches and actionable improvement
roadmaps.

Asset Condition & Risk Assessment
  • Conduct condition and performance assessments of high-voltage equipment
such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, cables, and substations.
  • Define and implement diagnostic and monitoring strategies, leveraging data
such as DGA, PD, thermography, and vibration analyses.


Asset Health and Risk Modelling

  • Develop asset health indices (AHI) and risk-based maintenance models to guide
maintenance and replacement priorities.
  • Support the definition of reliability and lifecycle optimization strategies.

Maintenance & Investment Strategy Development
  • Design condition-based and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
frameworks.
  • Contribute to CAPEX/OPEX optimization through lifecycle cost analysis and riskinformed decision-making.
Process & Methodology Development
  • Support utilities in implementing asset management systems (EAM, APM,
CMMS) and in aligning their practices with ISO 55000.
  • Develop and document best practices, key performance indicators, and
governance frameworks for asset management organizations.
Benchmarking & Best Practices
  • Conduct benchmarking against leading utilities and international standards.
  • Translate technical and operational insights into clear, high-value business
recommendations.

Your Profile Background:
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 5–10 years of professional experience in electricity transmission or distribution
networks, preferably within a utility, OEM, or consulting environment.
  • Proven experience with high-voltage assets, including transformers, circuit
breakers, and substation equipment.
  • Solid understanding of asset condition monitoring, diagnostics, and reliability
engineering concepts.
  • Experience with asset management systems (EAM/APM/CMMS) and risk-based
maintenance methodologies.
  • Candidates with experience in top-tier utilities (e.g., SEC, Aramco, NG SA) or
international consulting firms are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Saudi nationals, including those currently abroad and seeking to contribute to
the Kingdom’s energy transformation, are particularly welcome.

Skills:
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Consultative approach with the ability to translate technical findings into
strategic advice.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
  • Familiarity with ISO 55000 frameworks and utility asset management processes.
  • International exposure or willingness to work in multicultural environments.


We Offer
Join EGI for more than a job—embrace a career filled with growth and learning
opportunities in an exciting, professional international setting. We offer a competitive
salary package and comprehensive benefits.


Location
This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role may require occasional travel
within the Kingdom and internationally.


Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV in English, including key references and
salary expectations.

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