Field Service Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer - Grid Integration in Singapore. The role involves leading on-site project activities, coordinating with project managers and customers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical engineering background, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the power sector. Competitive benefits such as medical plans, insurance, and leave programs are offered.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical plan

Central Provident Fund (CPF)

Group Term Life insurance

Leave programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in service experience in the power sectors, focusing on 66 kV and above transmission networks.
• Good understanding of transmission regulations and current H&S legislation.
• Proven leadership skills with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan project on-site activities with the Project Manager.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Electrical Engineering

Proficiency in English communication

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Description

The Field Service Engineer - Grid Integration leads all on-site activities of a project to assure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start-up, construction and/or erection, commissioning, maintenance phases.

Responsibilities

• You will plan project on-site activities with the Project Manager, including necessary local resources, equipment and milestones. You will coordinate agreement between the customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy, site coordination and monitoring, from receiving the assigned site area from the customer or Project Manager to handing over to the end customer on completion day, ensuring the successful execution of start-up, construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.

• You will serve as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and other local organizations such as authorities, banks and suppliers to secure active support of field activities.

• You will ensure a detailed and up-to-date construction Health & Safety (HSE) plan is in place for each work package, compliant with the Hitachi Energy HSE plan, ensure all on-site resources are properly trained on the company health, safety and environment policy, and promote health and safety considerations to project partners. You are empowered to suspend any activities on site in case of HSE violations and to take necessary steps to protect employees and others on site.

• You will ensure correct handling, storage and installation of Hitachi Energy-delivered equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material.

• You will manage the on-site sub-contractors hired by Hitachi Energy to ensure quality and progress meet delivery dates and agreed standards.

• You will control project cost for the site work, monitor actual spend against forecast and estimate final costs, manage petty cash, and have delegated authority for local purchasing within agreed limits.

• You will ensure documentation is updated as necessary, maintain the document handling system, and use the latest revisions for construction work on site.

• You will ensure, with HR support, that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed; guide, motivate and develop direct and indirect reports within HR policies; coordinate local accommodation, site facilities, office equipment, and petty cash.

• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years in service experience in the power sectors with focus on 66 kV and above transmission networks; 5 to 8 years in service experience in the power sectors.

• Sound knowledge of and hands-on experience in servicing, maintaining, commissioning and repairing of insert-specific products and industry/sector.

• Good understanding of transmission regulations and current H&S legislation.

• Leadership skills to lead a project site team and customer interaction.

• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.

• Proficiency in English communication.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for growth and development, ensuring our team members can thrive and achieve their career goals. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork. We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits.

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (including dental care and optical).

• Central Provident Fund (CPF).

• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance.

• Hospitalization Insurance.

• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, hospitalization leave, exam leave, etc.).

Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility

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