GIS I&C Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Saudi Arabia seeks a GIS I&C Engineer to oversee the installation and commissioning of high voltage switching systems worldwide. You will ensure adherence to installation requirements, safety measures, and documentation accuracy while coordinating with project teams and subcontractors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 2-5 years of GIS experience, SF6 gas-handling familiarity, MS Project proficiency, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2-5 years of GIS experience preferred.
• SF6 gas-handling knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Project is required.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out installation and maintenance work independently.
• Ensuring compliance with installation requirements and safety guidelines.
• Advising on planning and coordination of the work force to meet schedules.
• Inspecting arriving material for completeness and potential damage.
• Issuing non-conformance reports for damaged or missing equipment.
• Supervising installation, commissioning tests and related documentation.
• Coordinating loop check activities and participating in site meetings.
• Ensuring compliance with external and internal regulations and Hitachi Energy values.

Skills

GIS experience

English proficiency

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic GIS I&C Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be working as a GIS I&C Engineer to cover all the activities/actions required to enable switching systems to be successfully installed, repaired and any faults eliminated. You will be responsible for installation of high voltage systems worldwide for PGHV. He/she represents PG in general through his presence and technical knowledge and PGHV specifically in dealings with the client at the installation site. The deadlines issued for each project are adhered to, whereby the cost-performance ratio must always be borne in mind in this respect. He/she embodies the PG QA philosophy, considering the special conditions on the construction sites. You will be responsible for the installation & commissioning work entrusted to him being carried out in perfect technical order.

How you’ll make an impact

• Carrying out installation and maintenance work independently.
• Ensuring compliance with the installation requirements and Instructions & ensures that the necessary accident prevention measures are observed; specifically, he abides by the guidelines for work on live system components.
• Responsible for red-mark drawings/documents with any changes or modification that became necessary during the installation.
• Advising the sub-supplier's installation superintendent in planning and coordination of the work force necessary to comply with the schedule.
• Cooperating with PG Project Manager on establishing status of completed and non-completed work.
• Inspecting of arriving material for completeness and possible damage and coordination of material handling in cooperation with sub-suppliers Material Control within sub-suppliers' procedures.
• Issuing non-conformance reports for damage or missing equipment within PG scope of supply in cooperation with PG Project Manager.
• Supervising final installation & commissioning tests and PG installation completion documentation.
• Supervising and coordinating the loop check activities and participation at site meetings as requested by the PG-CH Project Manager.
• Responsible for the competence execution of his tasks.
• Carry out any tasks that are assigned by management necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
• 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 degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience with GIS is preferred.
• Previous experience with SF6 GAS-Handling and PGHV Transmission & Sub transmission GIS Product knowledge preferred.
• Having capability to use MS project professionally.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.