GIS I&C Team Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 270,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a GIS Installation and Commissioning Team Lead to direct field services and lead a GIS team on-site. You will manage daily site activity, ensure on-time execution of orders for new assembly, maintenance and commissioning, monitor project cost and scheduling, and coach team members to meet safety and technical standards.

Strong coordination with PMs and site supervisors, regular site visits, and adherence to Hitachi Energy’s safety and integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of GIS experience.
• GIS certification is a must.
• Strong knowledge of SF6 gas handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS field services and manage daily site activity.
• Ensure on-time execution of orders for assembly, maintenance and commissioning.
• Monitor project cost, schedule and materials; report progress.
• Coach team and maintain competency matrix; emphasize safety and technical standards.

Skills

GIS leadership

Site management

Team coaching

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SF6 gas-handling

Job description

Location: Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity You as a GIS Installation and commissioning Team Lead will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

How you’ll make an impact

Capability of leading a young and experienced GIS field services. Managing daily site activity. Responsible for the expert and on time execution of orders regarding new assembly, malfunctions, preventive maintenance, and commissioning. Contributing to the successful completion of the projects by meeting the scheduling, cost, and material objectives. Participating at site meetings as required by the various site organizations. Reviewing the reports and making sure to correct any mistakes and to highlight for the project team so they can avoid it in the future by reflecting that on the project customer assessment report. Having 6 SOT for this year. Making sure to close the hazard whenever applicable in your area. Coaching and monitoring the team and ensuring the competency matrix is updated and driving the result towards the organizations target by having enough certified supervisors to over the lead as per HE standard. Participating in coaching and supporting to raise up the competency of your team members from safety and technical perspective. Planning and monitoring the utilization of the team in the projects. Having solid communication with your team regularly to understand their needs and to guide them. Enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the GIS supervisors’ team, by implementing a regular site visit and monitor their progress and their quality of work, also correctly reflecting their man hour to the project for better utilization. Collaborating to maintain understanding between PMs and Site installation Supervisors as well your capacity, to reduce misunderstandings when approaching to the customer by having the right competency of the team members based of the nature of the job and the complexity. 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 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 8+ years of experience in GIS preferred. GIS certification is a must. Strong knowledge with SF6 GAS-Handling. PGHV Transmission and Sub transmission GIS Product knowledge preferred. Proficiency in usage of MS project. Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic language is required.

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