Senior Commissioining Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Telecom Commissioning Engineer to test and commission telecom systems of medium to high complexity on small projects or segments of larger programs.

You will support tendering, advise on maintenance and upgrades, and produce as-built documentation while upholding HITACHI ENERGY safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication or Telecommunication.
• 3–5 years’ experience as design and commissioning engineer of Telecommunication systems.
• Hands-on experience with PDH/SDH, Ethernet, IP routing and switching.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy products is essential.
• English fluency; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test & commission Telecom systems of medium to high complexity on projects.
• Prepare and deliver as-built documentation and project plans.

Skills

Telecom SDH Multiplexers

PDH Multiplexer

Wireless Router/Bridges

Switches

Routers

PABX Systems

Network Management Products

MPLS-TP

Ethernet Technologies

Voice Technologies (SIP/VoIP)

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication or Telecommunication

Tools

FOX615 MPLS TP

FOX515H

FOX515T

TROPOS

XMC20

Job description

The opportunity

You will be responsible for testing &commissioning Telecom systems engineering with medium to high complexity and completing assignments on small projects orportions of larger projects, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Proficient in handling Telecom SDH Multiplexers, PDH Multiplexer, Wireless Router/Bridges, Switches, Routers, PABX Systems, Network Management Products
• Works as a Telecom commissioning engineer in PDH, SDH, Ethernet, MPLS-TP technologies
• Support the tendering team to understand end client’s specifications/practices related to telecommunication products and propose a technical solution meeting the requirements.
• Advise clients on maintenance and upgradation of existing installed base.
• Give presentations/training on new products/solutions to internal/external customers.
• Represents the Commissioning function at project meetings and design review meetings.
• Implements commissioning design changes and the production of as-built project documentation. Supports continuous improvement of project process and product and system design via provision of lessons learned feedback.
• Supports Project Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.).
• Creates work plans and cost estimates for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on quality and at targeted cost.
• Coordinates site activities focused on finalizing customer acceptance certification. Acts as the HITACHI ENERGY lead for commissioning activities on a project. Ensures that HITACHI ENERGY is presented as a professional organization in all interactions with the customer.
• Manages external organizations providing Commissioning with equipment, systems or services (e.g. issues permit to work, provides guidance on health and safety requirements and work practices, accepts as complete work done).
• Uses agreed processes and procedures to ensure that all commissioning activities comply with the required safety regulations and satisfy contractual requirements.
• Preparing project documentation for SAT
• Obtain approvals from utilities for Commissioning activities of Telecom Systems.
• Broad knowledge of HITACHI ENERGY systems and the technical environment
• Knowledge & experience of third-party products and systems is an added advantage
• Knowledge to read the Telecom Circuits and Schematic drawings is a must.
• Proactive coordination and reporting to the team lead daily.
• Functionally reporting to the Commissioning Manager.
• Follow HITACHI ENERGY HSE safety culture and practices.

• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s or master's degree in Electronics & Communication or Telecommunication is preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience as a design and commissioning engineer of Telecommunication systems.
• Working knowledge, hands-on experience and understanding of
• FOX615 MPLS TP, FOX515H, FOX515T, SDH, PDH, Ethernet Technologies: IP, switching and routing, MPLS-TP
• Voice Technologies, SIP, VOIP
• Network Management Systems
• Knowledge of Hitachi systems and Products is a must
• Knowledge of TROPOS, wireless technology product knowledge and commissioning is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Keymile XMC20, system SDH, PDH systems and knowledge of various protocols, i.e., IEC101, IEC 103, IEC104. TCP/IP/Serial, PLC programming.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. Arabic language is an added advantage.