Foreman Assembly

Hitachi Energy; Dammam; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a skilled individual for assembly and testing of GIS components in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This role involves performing assembly, conducting routine tests, and ensuring quality control while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Candidates must have a technical diploma or degree in electrical engineering, along with 2-3 years of experience in a production facility. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential, along with strong analytical skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a production facility (assembly & testing).
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and material lists.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, repair, and testing of GIS bays according to work instructions.
• Maintain safe working environment per ABB-HSE guidelines.
• Quality control and escalation of quality issues.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Team player

Understanding the lean concept

Education

3-year technical diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

The opportunity

Assembles GIS components & modules into complete bays and performs routine tests through a lean & flow production line with outstanding performance that is targeting the best quality, maximum cost saving and shortest delivery time. Control the quality of GIS. Contribute actively to improving manufacturing process. Maintain safe and clean work environment.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Perform Assembly, repair and routine tests (Mechanical, 10KV, HV, functional & resistance measurements) of GIS bays (including components & modules) according to the prepared work instructions, drawings, materials, checklists, guidelines and customer order data.
• Fulfill orders related work packages according to production data and instructions
• Self-check of work packages’ results, filling out and confirm on assigned checklists and protocols.
• Target the best performance in terms of quality, cost and delivery time.
• Adequate handling of factory equipment and tools, maintain equipment’s and sustain proper continuous calibration.
• Quality control and immediate escalation of Quality issues. Record deviation, support root cause of failure and write quality problem / non-conformance reports.
• Support of gathering product improvement comment/feedback from the GIS LSC (local Service Center) engineers.
• Actively support teamwork, effectively communicate and collaborate with internal customer/stakeholder/ colleague (assembly, testing, logistics...etc).
• Independently follow the factory rules & guidelines related to safety, quality, environment, recycling and housekeeping.
• Maintain safe working environment by following ABB-HSE guidelines and reporting any irregularities.
• Contribute actively to continue improvement process and Lean culture.
• Providing feedback, sharing ideas and observations whenever possible.
• Employees shall also carry out any tasks that are assigned by management necessary to fulfil the job
• Requirements you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• 3-year technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in production facility (assembly & testing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Reading and precise understanding of technical drawings and material lists.
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills and ability to interact professionally with diverse groups.
• Team player.
• Understanding the lean concept & minimizing all 7 related wastes.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.