Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Expert - Power Distribution Network
Saudi Networkers Services · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tailor my CV for this job — free- Specialized experience in electrical distribution networks (LV / MV up to 33kV) with comprehensive knowledge of network architecture, components, and operational behavior.
- Deep understanding of distribution network behavior during faults and outages, and its relation to design, protection, operation, and maintenance factors.
- Strong capability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) at the level of the entire distribution network, not just at the asset or individual event level.
- Practical experience in analyzing recurring unplanned outages, identifying repetition patterns and common causes.
- Ability to distinguish between symptoms and the true root cause of faults, and translate analysis results into actionable technical recommendations.
- Provide expert technical opinions that support operational decision making and help prioritize maintenance at the network level.
- Familiarity with different RCA methodologies and the ability to select the most suitable approach based on the nature and complexity of the fault.
- Experience in building and working with operational systems and fault/outage data systems related to distribution networks.
- Ability to analyze operational data, validate its quality, and identify inconsistencies or gaps that may impact analysis outcomes.
- Connect system extracted data with field reality and technical analysis of network behavior.
- Proficiency in preparing analytical outputs and data driven technical reports that support executive management requirements.
- Serve as a Technical Reference to support field teams during recurring fault events.
- Contribute to unifying and developing the RCA methodology across regions and the head office.
- Monitor the effectiveness of proposed corrective actions and measure their impact on reducing fault recurrence and improving distribution network reliability.
- Bachelor / Master of Engineering in Electrical / Power.
- Hands on experience with electricity distribution networks.
- Worked on different types of distribution systems (e.g., LV, MV, substations).
- Should have involved in fault detection and outage management.
- Expert in conducting a Root Cause Analysis for a network failure.
- Various RCA tools or methods expertise. (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
- Worked with SCADA, OMS, or similar distribution management systems.