GIS Fitter (Gas Insulated Switchgear)

Toshiba EMEA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a GIS Fitter responsible for planning and executing installations and modifications of GIS equipment. With a strong emphasis on safety and compliance, the ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, particularly within the GCC/UAE region. The role includes regular reporting and collaboration with site teams, ensuring adherence to industry safety standards, and contributing to technological advancements in energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience as a GIS Fitter.
• Previous service experience working with GIS equipment mandatory.
• Ready to travel to different work locations around the MENA region.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute technical assignments for installation and modification of GIS equipment.
• Prepare work method statements and daily/weekly status reports.
• Document and report completed installations and maintenance activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System repairing

Understanding of safety rules

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The GIS Fitter is responsible to plan and execute complex technical field assignments involving the installation/modification of GIS equipment’s. The individual must possess extensive experience in installation, maintenance, modification and treatment works of HV GIS equipment’s.

STRATEGIC FOCUS:
* Represent TESG with Integrity: Act as a key ambassador for TESG, consistently upholding the organization’s values, ethics, and professionalism when engaging with vendors, sub-contractors and colleagues.
* Foster Stakeholder Collaboration: Strengthen internal and external relationships through clear communication and alignment on project goals, delay impacts, and resolution strategies.
* Standard of Conduct for Toshiba: Comply with and uphold the Toshiba Standard of Conduct.
* Safety Standards and Guidelines: Adhering to all safety standards and guidelines set forth by the HSE team to facilitate promoting safe practices within the company.

FUNCTIONAL FOCUS:
Plan and execute complex technical field assignments involving the installation and modification of GIS equipment’s.
Ensure compliance with the installation instructions and requirements.
Ability to prepare work method statements for site works, daily, weekly status reports of site works, and jobs in coordination with GIS Engineers OR site engineers and the concerned department manager.
Responsible for red-mark drawings and documentation of changes or modifications throughout the installation process.
Possess comprehensive experience in the substation field for the installation of all rating of GIS equipment’s.
Carry out the treatment works for all ratings of GIS equipment’s.
Install panels and control cable terminations.
Install the equipment’s by utilizing factory installation & instruction drawings instead of co-ordinations.
Produce regular reports on the condition of the GIS equipment.
Document and report the completed installations and maintenance activities in the form of quality checklists, and work process.
Assist in the planning and coordination of GIS installation activities at site.
Attend all periodical site meetings with the site/project team, and other contractors related to the works.
Ensure that the necessary accident prevention measures are put in place.
Adhere to the safety protocols and system safety rules to ensure a safe working environment.
Perform other tasks assigned by the management essential to fulfill the job requirements.
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in transmission and distribution technologies and sustainable energy solutions.
Contribute to R&D efforts in grid optimization, energy storage integration, and renewable energy solutions.
Produce comprehensive reports on the condition of the GIS equipment.
Prepare and submit the weekly progress reports to the Senior GIS Engineer, detailing the status of ongoing GIS activities at site.
Prepare the necessary inputs for daily, weekly, and monthly progress reporting.
Perform other tasks assigned by the management essential to fulfill the job requirements. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Educational Qualification
Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience
A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience as a GIS Fitter from the energy & power industry in the GCC/UAE.
Previous service experience working with GIS equipment’s.
GIS product knowledge is mandatory.
Ready to travel to different work locations around the MENA region.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Possess the ability to read & understand the factory installation/instruction drawings as well as relavant Project Engineering drawings.
Troubleshooting and system repairing.
Exceptional understanding of Transmission and distribution safety rules.
Possess experience in MS office applications.