Senior Service Engineer - SCMS

Hitachi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Service Engineer to manage Control and Protection systems for medium to high complexity assignments. The role requires expertise in Substation Automation Systems and various communication protocols, along with strong project management skills. Candidates should have a degree and 6-10 years' experience in engineering roles related to service operations and system design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 to 10 years of experience as SCMS engineer with design and commissioning experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Substation Automation Systems and different communication protocols.
• In-depth product knowledge of Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA and RTU systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of SLA Programs and modifications of Control and Protection systems.
• Conduct risk assessments during service engineering activities.
• Support tendering and provide project documentation.

Skills

Substation Automation Systems

Communication Protocols (IEC101, IEC104, IEC61850)

Control and Interlocking Logics

OT Cybersecurity

MS Office

MicroSCADA and RTU systems

English (spoken & written)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Visio

IET

ITT

PCM

MiCOM

Digsi

Job description

Location:

Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Job ID:

R0100535

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

As a responsible Senior Service Engineer you are to carry out the execution of SLA Programs Retrofit Upgradations Extensions and Modifications of Control and Protection systems for assignments classified as medium or high complexity. Manage completion of all site activities efficiently cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications quality standards and safety requirements.

How youll make an impact

• Represents the Service Engineering function at project and customer meetings contributes to the creation of the project execution philosophy and plan. Performs implementation of the project philosophy and plan.
• Supports continuous improvement of project process and product and system design via provision of lessons learned feedback and in issuing claims (new scope of work cost impact time impact risk quantifications etc.) Performs implementation of changes in design and commissioning as per management processes.
• Supports tendering team to estimate efforts required for service engineering activities and collaborating with other teams to solve challenging problems and creating work plans 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.
• Conducts risk and opportunity assessments in real time during execution of service engineering activities to ensure safe implementation of the project philosophy and identification of potential variation requests to support contract claims. Reports early on any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management along with recommendations for resolution.
• Ensure that Hitachi Energy is presented as a professional organization in all interactions with the customer. Interfaces with customers and external providers for approval of plant acceptance criteria closure of open issues and completion of acceptance tests.
• Manages external organizations providing a Service Engineering team with equipment systems or services (e.g. issues permitting them to work providees guidance on health and safety requirements and work practices accepts completion of work done).
• Actively develops and coaches colleagues. Cultivates a network of engineering colleagues both within and outside their own business unit. Takes the initiative to develop and improve solutions.
• Follows and provides feedback on standard processes and tools. Ensures implementation of agreed processes and procedures to ensure that all site activities comply with the required safety regulations and satisfy contractual requirements.
• Prepare project documentation such as Schedule SAT MoS RA Site Visit Reports Incident Reports RCA etc in coordination with TL & PM
• Prepare design documentation HMI and database as per project requirements.
• Performing modification extension and upgrade works including scheme checks system power up system integration communication verification signal tests implementing cybersecurity controls cybersecurity tests SAT energization checks etc.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelors degree or masters degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum 6 to 10 years of experience as SCMS engineer with design and commissioning experience of related systems and products.
• Thorough knowledge of Substation Automation Systems and different communication protocols (i.e. IEC101 IEC104 IEC61850 LON SPA Modbus etc.).
• In-depth product knowledge of both Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA and RTU systems and IEDs of various makes.
• Experience in MS Office Visio IET ITT PCM MiCOM Digsi etc.
• Thorough knowledge of control and interlocking logics in substations.
• Intermediate knowledge of OT cybersecurity requirements.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC