Senior I&C Engineer

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

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Saudi Arabia seeks Senior I&C Engineer to lead installation, commissioning and fault elimination for GIS HV systems worldwide. You will represent PG with clients at installation sites, adhere to deadlines, and uphold safety and QA standards.

The role requires a bachelor in electrical eng, 2-5 years GIS experience, SF6 handling, and fluency in English and Arabic. The company operates globally with a focus on safe, reliable electrification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of GIS experience preferred.
• Experience with SF6 gas handling.
• Knowledge of GIS and HV products preferred.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and ensure safe operation of high voltage GIS projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with installation requirements and safety guidelines for live components.
• Red-mark drawings/documents for changes during installation.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with sub-suppliers installation superintendents for scheduling.
• Collaborate with PG Project Manager to update status of work.
• Inspect arriving materials for damage and coordinate handling.
• Issue non-conformance reports for damage or missing equipment.
• Supervise final installation and commissioning tests and documentation.
• Participate in site meetings and coordinate loop checks.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.

Skills

GIS knowledge

SF6 gas handling

HV products knowledge

English & Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The scope of work of Senior I&C Engineer covers 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. You will represent 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. You will embody the PG QA philosophy, considering the special conditions on the construction sites.

How you’ll make an impact

Responsible for the installation & commissioning work entrusted to him being carried out in perfect technical order Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

Responsible for 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.

Shall be responsible to red-mark drawings/documents with any changes or modification that became necessary during the installation. Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Advice the sub-suppliers installation superintendent in planning and coordination of the work force necessary to comply with the schedule.

Cooperation with PG Project Manager on establishing status of completed and non-completed work.

Inspection of arriving material for completeness and possible damage and coordination of material handling in cooperation with sub-suppliers Material Control within sub-suppliers procedures.

Issue of non-conformance reports for damage or missing equipment within PG scope of supply in cooperation with PG Project Manager.

Supervise final installation & commissioning tests and PG installation completion documentation.

Supervise and coordinate the loop check activities & Participation at site meetings as requested by the PG-CH Project Manager.

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.

2-5 Years of experience in GIS is preferred.

Previous experience with SF6 GAS-Handling.

GIS & HV Products knowledge is preferred.

Proficiency in both spoken & written in English & Arabic 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.