Operation Engineer

Operation Engineer

Madre Integrated Engineering

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Job Description

Job Title: Operation Engineer – Solar Power Plant
Location: Qatar
Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor (Power)

Job Summary

The Operation Engineer – Solar Power Plant is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and switching of MV/HV electrical systems associated with solar power plants and grid interconnections. The role includes high-voltage switching, technical supervision, planning and scheduling, coordination with Kahramaa (KM), contract administration, commissioning support, and ensuring full compliance with technical, HSE, and Qatar Energy requirements.

Key Responsibilities Operations & High-Voltage Switching

• Execute and authorize high‑voltage switching operations for 220 kV and 33 kV systems in line with approved technical procedures and HSE requirements.
• Exercise broad authority to plan and perform switching activities, ensuring safe isolation, energization, and restoration of electrical systems.
• Possess strong hands‑on experience with 220 kV GIS systems and 33 kV AIS substations within solar power plants or utility networks.
• Coordinate switching activities with Kahramaa (KM), control rooms, and site stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted and safe operations.

Kahramaa Authorization & Interface

• Successfully undergo and pass Kahramaa training, familiarization, and certification as a 220 kV Substation Switching Engineer within three (3) months of assignment.
• Act as the technical interface with Kahramaa for day‑to‑day operational coordination, system interruptions, and planned outages.
• Monitor power import and export between the solar power plant and Kahramaa grid and lead the monthly invoicing and billing process.
• Maintain full compliance with KM operational, technical, and safety standards at all times.

Technical Support & Supervision

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to all technicians reporting to this position, ensuring they possess the required competence and authorization.
• Support skill development, on‑the‑job training, and safe execution of electrical works.
• Supervise technicians during site execution to ensure timely, efficient, and high‑quality completion of assigned work orders.

Planning, Scheduling & Work Execution

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor (Power) in planning and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance activities in line with asset management policies.
• Create, manage, and close SAP work orders, ensuring proper scope definition, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Arrange materials, tools, spare parts, and logistics to support maintenance and operational activities.

Scope of Work & Contracting

• Prepare detailed scopes of work, technical specifications, basic drawings, and bills of quantities (BOQs) for outsourced maintenance and service contracts.
• Administer maintenance contracts by creating Release Orders and Service Entry Sheets (SES) in a timely manner.
• Manage day‑to‑day coordination and performance of contractor managers and supervisors.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Lead start‑of‑shift meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Ensure all risk assessments, permits to work (PTW), Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), electrical authorizations, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements are completed and approved prior to authorizing work.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Qatar Energy, KM, and site‑specific HSE procedures.

Troubleshooting & Reliability Support

• Undertake troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment within the assigned area to minimize downtime and operational risk.
• Support the Reliability Engineer in conducting root cause analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives.

Close‑Outs, Commissioning & Handover

• Verify completion of work orders and update SAP with accurate details of materials consumed and actual labor hours.
• Participate in commissioning and handover of new or modified equipment, including:
  • Verification of project dossiers
  • Review of as‑built drawings
  • Validation of maintenance manuals and vendor documentation
  • Administration and…