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Job Description

• The Director of Grid and Infrastructure is responsible for providing project development, direction, researching, planning, reporting, and ensuring implementation of the NPP Project of the grid and infrastructure-related projects and programs. Grid & infrastructure areas of interest include: 
  
• Commercial/industrial, local distribution utility, and wholesale market energy and infrastructure programs
  
• Microgrids, including remote, grid-connected, and networked
  
• Energy Storage (advanced batteries, hydrogen, thermal, etc.)
  
• Nuclear energy generation and distributed energy resources
  
• Smart controls and integration
  
• Grid modernization
  
• Connectivity and Communications Architecture (e.g. 5G, IoT, Smart Grid)
  
• Cloud computing, AI and data analytics, energy modeling
  
• Other innovation and or grid technology business models 
  

• Definition of grid integration scope of Work/interface with (EPC-Owner-SEC’s) technical Requirements for LNPP.
  
• Evaluation of vendors’ responses to the grid requirements and electric grid system, identifies strengths and weaknesses to furtherly negotiate and achieve the best possible solutions.
  
• Understandsds the electricity market in Saudi Arabia and key stakeholders, including SEC, WERA, Principal Buyer, etc.
  
• Determination of the infrastructure needs for the NPP project.
  
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates various projects, programs and services for the NPP project activities involving diverse administrative operations; will administer or manage specific projects related to grid and infrastructure; recommends and assists in installing improved operating methods and procedures.
  
• Engages stakeholders and assists in the recruitment of partner companies and institutions; organizes and leads regular meetings and communications among project partners and holds partners accountable to agreed-upon project charters and detailed scopes of work. 
  
• Assists in determining financial methods, procedures and costs pertaining to program management; conducts cost-benefit analyses and reviews and prepares financial and statistical reports; coordinates contract arrangements with other organizations and private parties.
  
• Conducts analytical studies on a variety of the NPP project initiatives; coordinates and expedites reports and initiative information from management input; formulates recommendations and prepares reports and correspondence.
  
• May assist in budget preparation and administration.
  
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools.
  
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  
• Organize, prioritize, and carry out multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Perform other duties as requested by the top management
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ relevant job experience, or master’s degree
  
• Deep understanding of nuclear PWR technologies and market trends within the grid and infrastructure industry
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders
  
• Experience working independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  
• Proactive problem solver and critical thinker with excellent planning, coordination and organizational skills
  
• Excellent consultative skills
  
• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs