Protection Testing And Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks a Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning and fault analysis on medium to high complexity projects, travel extensively, and ensure adherence to QA/QC, safety, and project timelines.

The role requires autonomously managing field activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying concepts of stability across lines, transformers, and bus bars, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as testing & commissioning engineer on medium to high complexity projects.
• Knowledge of stability concepts (Line, Transformer, Bus Bar).
• Willingness to travel extensively and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Act as Testing & commissioning engineer for medium to high complex projects.
• Responsible for commissioning and troubleshooting of Bay level secondary equipments for domestic customers.
• Line Differential - End to End test.
• Manages the commissioning activities to ensure quality, timely delivery within targeted costs.

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID: R0139864

Date Posted: 2026-08-25

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

• Act as Testing & commissioning engineer for medium to high complex projects.
• Responsible for commissioning and troubleshooting of Bay level secondary equipments for domestic customers.
• Should know Concept of stability (Line, Transformer & Bus Bar)
• Able to do Fault analysis
• Line Differential - End to End test.
• Manages the commissioning activities to ensure quality, timely delivery within targeted costs.
• Ensures implementation design changes in commissioning and the production of Red Marked up and as built project documentation.
• Supports continuous improvement of project process/product/system design.
• Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains good communication and collaboration with stake holders.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of team.
• 100% of the role needs travelling and willingness to travel extensively, including assignments arranged at short notice and on an irregular basis.
• Adhering to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.