Protection Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC is looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer for protection systems in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on overseeing installation and commissioning across projects with medium complexity, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Key duties include representing commissioning in project meetings, managing changes, producing as-built documentation, and coordinating with external vendors while driving continuous improvement and reporting to contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and relevant experience in commissioning.
• 8–10 years of experience as a commissioning engineer for protection systems and products.
• Experience handling high- to medium-complexity projects and using test kits (Omicron FREJA Sverker).
• Ability to generate technical reports, communicate effectively, and interface with customers.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Represent the commissioning function at project meetings and review sessions.
• Manage commissioning changes and produce as-built project documentation.
• Conduct real-time risk assessments during commissioning to ensure safe implementation and cost control.
• Manage external organizations providing commissioning equipment or services and ensure safety compliance.
• Develop and coach colleagues; share best practices and lead improvement initiatives.
• Create standard processes and tools to ensure compliance with safety and contractual requirements.

Skills

Accounting And Auditing

Heavy Machinery

ABB

BPO

Claims

ASIC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Omicron FREJA Sverker

Job description

Location:

Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Job ID:

R0097347

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Substation Control & Protection System Testing & Commissioning for various projects acting as the responsible commissioning engineer overseeing the installation and commissioning of Substation Control & Protection systems for assignments classified as medium commissioning complexity and ensure completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively in accordance with contract specifications quality standards and safety requirements.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Represent the commissioning function at project meetings and review sessions contributing to the creation and implementation of the project commissioning philosophy.

• Manage commissioning changes and produce as-built project documentation while supporting continuous improvement of processes and system commissioning through lessons learned feedback.

• Conduct real-time risk and opportunity assessments during the commissioning phase to ensure safe implementation and identify potential variation requests to support contract claims. Report any contract quality program or cost issues early along with recommendations for resolution.

• Manage external organizations providing commissioning equipment systems or services (e.g. issue permits to work provide guidance on health and safety requirements and work practices accept completed work).

• Actively develop and coach colleagues. Cultivate a network of commissioning professionals within and outside the business unit. Take a lead role in developing the function by gathering and sharing best practices.

• Create standard processes and tools. Use agreed procedures to ensure all commissioning activities comply with safety regulations and contractual requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.

• Live Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• A bachelors degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience as a commissioning engineer for protection systems and products.

• Experience handling high- to medium-complexity projects and proficiency in operating test kits (Omicron FREJA Sverker).

• Ability to generate technical reports communicate effectively and interface with customers.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks using an analytical and strategic approach.

• High customer orientation.

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.

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Key Skills Accounting And Auditing,Heavy Machinery,ABB,BPO,Claims,Asic

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1