Testing Supervisor

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a skilled technician to perform assembly, repair, and testing of GIS bays in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 2-3 years of experience in laboratory or testing activities. Responsibilities include ensuring quality control, maintaining a safe working environment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in laboratory or testing activities.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.
• Understanding of lean concepts and minimizing related wastes.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, repair, and routine tests of GIS bays.
• Ensure quality control and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment following HSE guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical drawing comprehension

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Performs routine tests through a lean & flow production line with outstanding performance that is targeting the best quality, maximum cost saving and shortest delivery time and control the quality of GIS / Maintain Test Report Database. Contribute actively to improving manufacturing process and maintain safe and clean work environment.

How you’ll make an impact

Perform Assembly, repair and routine tests (Mechanical, 10KV, HV, functional & resistance measurements) of GIS bays (including components & modules) according to the prepared work instructions, drawings, bill of materials, checklists, guidelines and customer order data.

Fulfill orders related work packages according to production data and instructions and self-check of work packages’ results, filling out and confirm on assigned checklists and protocols.

Target the best performance in term of quality, cost and delivery time and adequate handling of factory equipment and tools, maintain test equipment's and sustain proper continuous calibration.

Quality control and immediate escalation of Quality issues. Record deviation, support root cause of failure and write quality problem / non-conformance reports.

Support of gathering product improvement comment/feedback from the GIS LSC (local Service Center) engineers and actively support teamwork, effectively communicate and collaborate with internal customer/ stakeholder/ colleague (assembly, testing, logistics...etc.) and independently follow the factory rules & guidelines related to safety, quality, environment, recycling and housekeeping.

Maintain safe working environment by following HSE guidelines and reporting of any irregularities to superior.

Contribute actively to continues improvement process and Lean culture and providing feedback, sharing ideas and observations whenever possible.

Employee shall also carry out any tasks that are assigned by management necessary to fulfil the job requirements.

You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

2-3 years' experience in laboratory or testing activities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Reading and understanding of technical drawing and material lists.

Excellent verbal & written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.

Understanding lean concept & minimizing all related 7 wastes and team player.

Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.