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 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.

• 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 in accordance with schedule.
• Ensure that the power plant has provided the required approvals and compliance with the Grid Code requirements.

• 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.