HVDC Service Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an enthusiastic HVDC Service Engineer to work primarily at HVDC Converter Stations in Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include providing maintenance and support for HVDC systems and ensuring high availability of services. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in HV power systems. Proficiency in English and safety protocol knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in HV power systems or a heavy industrial environment.
• Safety switching experience and general certificate in occupational health and safety.
• Maintenance and fault finding experience with various electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line support for the Long-Term Service Agreement.
• Work closely with the existing Service team.
• Control and perform work on HV/LV electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

HV power systems knowledge

Safety protocols

Maintenance experience with UPS systems

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC systems

Job description

Overview

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic HVDC Service Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for working at Saudi Egypt High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link, along with other Hitachi Energy HVDC customer sites throughout the GCC but primarily the Saudi HVDC Converter Stations.

Responsibilities

• Providing first line support along with maintenance & repair services for the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA).
• Working closely with the existing Service team to gain the competencies to provide 1st line support.
• Flexible working hours will also be required for significant maintenance tasks on an impromptu basis as required.
• Supporting the wider HVDC as and when required by the needs of the business.
• Delivering exceptionally high availability to the entire HVDC system.
• Controlling and performing work activities on HV/LV electrical, instrumentation and mechanical systems.
• Maintaining the value and maximize the design life of the system.
• Maintaining a strong relationship with this valued customer.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in HV power systems or a heavy industrial environment.
• Safety switching experience/Power plant operational experience/ General certificate in occupational health and safety/ IT / Cyber security experience
• Experience providing safety from the system and safe systems of work.
• Maintenance / fault finding experience with UPS systems, Battery Chargers, Air Handling Units, Pumps, PLCs & Generators.
• Driving license.
• MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Fire detection and protection system awareness / maintenance experience.
• Maintenance / fault finding experience with SCADA / PLCs and control systems.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English.

Accessibility and accommodation

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