GIS Technical Advisor

Hitachi; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a GIS Technical Advisor in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will oversee high-voltage system installations and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with over 8 years of GIS experience and proficiency in English. This full-time role does not offer remote work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience working with GIS preferred.
• Experience with SF6 gas handling; HE-CH GIS product knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure installation work is done in perfect technical order.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to assess work status.
• Supervise installation completion documentation.

Skills

GIS experience

SF6 gas handling

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Job ID: R0074209

Date Posted: 2025-01-23

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

You, as aGIS Technical Advisor, will be part of Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for all activities required to ensure switching systems are successfully installed, repaired, and any faults are eliminated. This includes overseeing the installation of high-voltage systems worldwide for PGHV. You will represent Hitachi Energy through your technical expertise and presence, and PGHV specifically in interactions with clients at installation sites.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensuring installation work is carried out in perfect technical order and performing installation and maintenance tasks independently.
• Complying with installation requirements and instructions and ensuring all necessary accident prevention measures are observed—especially guidelines for working on live system components.
• Red-marking drawings or documents to reflect any changes or modifications made during installation.
• Advising sub-suppliers’ installation supervisors in planning and coordinating workforce to meet project schedules.
• Collaborating with the Hitachi Energy Project Manager to assess the status of completed and pending work.
• Inspecting arriving materials for completeness and damage and coordinating material handling with sub-suppliers’ Material Control teams.
• Issuing non-conformance reports for damaged or missing equipment within Hitachi Energy’s scope of supply, in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Supervising final installation tests and overseeing installation completion documentation.
• Supervising and coordinating loop check activities and participating in site meetings as requested by the Hitachi Energy CH Project Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values ofsafety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience working with GIS preferred.
• Experience withSF6 gas handling; HE-CH GIS product knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in both spoken and writtenEnglishis required.

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