Job Summary
The role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of high voltage (HV) electrical systems within facilities management operations. It ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems. The position drives operational excellence, system reliability, and long-term infrastructure improvements. It also leads engineering teams and ensures compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for all HV electrical systems across multiple facilities.
- Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
- Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
- Lead system upgrades, retrofits, and integration of new HV technologies and infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance, load distribution, and reliability, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering teams to ensure high technical competency and performance.
- Coordinate with utilities, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders on HV operations and projects.
- Ensure compliance with HV safety standards, regulatory requirements, and permit-to-work systems.
- Approve technical documentation, switching procedures, commissioning plans, and maintenance reports.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of critical HV system failures and emergencies.
- Manage budgeting, resource planning, procurement, and vendor management for HV systems.
- Drive innovation and adoption of advanced technologies to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
Tools & Methods, HSEQ
Abide by the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality, (HSEQ) policy, procedures necessary for the good conduct and safety of the workplace. It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable to the compliance of Enova's HSEQ policy, operating procedures, as well as being compliant to local legislation. The Employee shall seek clarification and guidance in specific cases or whenever one feels necessary.
Customer Relations
Develop a pro-active working relationship with all authorities and assist in establishing areas for service improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum Experience
- 6-8 years of experience in high voltage electrical systems within facilities management, utilities, or industrial environments, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
Job Specific Skills
- Expertise in HV systems including substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection relays.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical system design, fault analysis, and network reliability.
- Strong leadership, team development, and mentoring capabilities.
- Proven experience in managing multi-site HV operations and large-scale projects.
- Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills for critical system failures.
- Proficiency in switching operations, system restoration, and emergency response.
- Strong understanding of HV safety standards, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Ability to review and approve technical drawings, and system .architectures.
- Knowledge of testing, commissioning, and energization of HV systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with utilities, vendors, and internal teams.
- Expertise in budgeting, resource planning, and cost control for HV operations.
- Strategic thinking and ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in HV systems.
