Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – STATCOM Specialist

Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – STATCOM Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Family Status available)

About the Role

We are looking for a STATCOM Specialist to lead the commissioning and grid integration of STATCOM systems supporting renewable energy plants and substations.

You will ensure dynamic voltage support systems operate reliably under complex grid conditions while meeting utility acceptance criteria, power quality standards, and grid stability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Review STATCOM system designs, control philosophies, protection settings, and cooling systems
- Participate in FAT and control validation activities
- Lead pre-commissioning and energization of converter systems and auxiliary equipment
- Validate voltage control, reactive power control, and power factor operating modes
- Conduct dynamic reactive response, voltage recovery, and harmonic performance testing
- Coordinate acceptance testing with utilities and grid operators
- Troubleshoot converter trips, control instability, cooling failures, and communication issues
- Prepare commissioning reports and support O&M handover

About You

- 12+ years of commissioning experience with STATCOM or FACTS devices
- Deep understanding of power electronics and reactive power compensation
- Experience with dynamic grid testing and power quality studies
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- OEM commissioning experience highly desirable

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Why Apply?

- Become a specialist in one of the fastest-growing areas of grid modernization
- Work on complex renewable energy and transmission projects
- Influence grid stability and power quality at utility scale