Testing Supervisor

Hitachi Energy; Dammam; On-site; SAR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Laboratory/Testing Technician to perform assembly, repair and routine tests on GIS bays, following work instructions and customer data. You will ensure quality, document results, support process improvements, and maintain safe, clean labs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and 2-3 years' experience in lab/testing activities, with strong analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years' experience in laboratory or testing activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Reading and understanding technical drawings and material lists.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assembly, repair and routine tests (Mechanical, 10KV, HV, functional & resistance measurements) of GIS bays according to work instructions, drawings, BOMs, checklists and customer data.
• Fulfill orders related to work packages according to production data and instructions.
• Self-check of work packages results, filling out and confirming on assigned checklists and Protocols.
• Target the best performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery time.
• Quality control and immediate escalation of Quality issues. Record deviation, support root cause of failure and write quality problems / non-conformance reports.
• Support for gathering product improvement comment/feedback from the GIS LSC engineers.
• Actively support teamwork, effectively communicate and collaborate with internal customers/stakeholders/colleagues.
• Independently follow the factory rules & guidelines related to safety, quality, environment, recycling and housekeeping.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following ABB-HSE guidelines and reporting of any irregularities to superiors.
• Contribute actively to continued improvement process and Lean culture.

Skills

Electrical testing

Quality control

Reading technical drawings

Analytical thinking

Written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

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. Control the quality of GIS / Maintain Test Report Database. Contribute actively to improving manufacturing processes. Maintain a 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 to work packages according to production data and instructions.
• Self-check of work packages results, filling out and confirming on assigned checklists and Protocols.
• Target the best performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery time.
• Quality control and immediate escalation of Quality issues. Record deviation, support root cause of failure and write quality problems / non-conformance reports.
• Support for gathering product improvement comment/feedback from the GIS LSC (local Service Center) engineers.
• Actively support teamwork, effectively communicate and collaborate with internal customer/stakeholder/ colleagues (assembly, testing, logistics...etc).
• Independently follow the factory rules & guidelines related to safety, quality, environment, recycling and housekeeping.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following ABB-HSE guidelines and reporting of any irregularities to superiors.
• Contribute actively to continued improvement process and Lean culture.
• 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.
• Adequate handling of factory equipment and tools, maintain test equipment's and sustain proper continuous calibration.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy 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 of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 2-3 years' experience in laboratory or testing activities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Reading and understanding technical drawings and material lists.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).