GIS I&C Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Saudi Arabia seeks a motivated GIS I&C Engineer to join our team. You will handle installation and commissioning of high voltage systems on PGHV projects, ensuring technical order and timely completion at client sites.

The role requires a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 2–5 years GIS experience, knowledge of SF6 handling, proficiency with MS Project, and fluent English. You will collaborate with project managers and suppliers while upholding safety and Hitachi's core

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of GIS experience preferred.
• SF6 gas-handling and PGHV transmission knowledge is a plus.
• MS Project proficiency required.
• Strong English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out installation and maintenance work independently.
• Ensuring compliance with installation requirements and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with project manager and suppliers on work status.
• Inspect arriving materials for completeness and damage.
• Supervise final installation and commissioning tests.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.

Skills

GIS experience

MS Project

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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