GIS I&C Specialist | Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a motivated GIS I&C Specialist to support installation, commissioning, and fault elimination for high voltage systems worldwide. The role emphasizes safe, compliant execution on site and close collaboration with project teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 2–5 years of GIS experience, knowledge of SF6 gas handling, and strong MS Project proficiency, with fluent English and strong communication skills to operate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of GIS experience preferred.
• SF6 gas handling and PGHV GIS knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Project.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out installation and maintenance work independently.
• Ensuring compliance with installation requirements and safety guidelines.
• Supervising final installation and commissioning tests.
• Cooperating with project management to report status.
• Inspecting arriving materials for damage and coordinating handling.
• Issuing non-conformance reports for damaged or missing equipment.
• Advising sub-supplier staff in planning and coordination.
• Carrying out tasks assigned by management to fulfill job requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with external and internal regulations and procedures.

Skills

GIS

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic GIS I&C Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be working as a GIS I&C Specialist 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.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.