Associate Inspection and Testing Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Hartbeesfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Africa seeks a Technical Testing and Quality Assurance specialist to support test engineers across product, panel and system testing. You will prepare procedures, records and technical documentation, and conduct functional testing of protection and substation automation schemes.

Join FAT activities with customers, assist commissioning, and uphold safety and quality standards while applying standardized processes and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of protection relays and substation automation.
• Experience with testing and calibration processes.
• Ability to interpret control logic and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support Test Engineers in conducting product, panel and system testing activities.
• Prepare standard test procedures, test records and technical documentation.
• Perform functional testing of protection, control, and substation automation schemes.
• Participate in FAT activities with customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure testing activities comply with Hitachi Energy quality standards and safety policies.
• Provide site support to Commissioning Engineers during testing and commissioning at customer installations.

Skills

Protection relays knowledge

Substation automation systems

Testing tools experience

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Hitachi PCM600

Job description

Technical Testing and Quality Assurance

• Support Test Engineers in conducting product, panel and system testing activities.
• Prepare standard test procedures, test records and technical documentation.
• Perform functional testing of protection, control, and substation automation schemes.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities with customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure all testing activities are executed in compliance with Hitachi Energy quality standards and customerrequirements.
• Adhere to all safety standards, policies, and procedures while performing testing activities.

Planning and Execution

• Follow established work plans, schedules, and cost estimates within your area of responsibility.
• Support the timely and cost-effective delivery of testing and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to achieving project milestones while maintaining high-quality standards.

Risk Management

• Assist with risk assessments to ensure safe systems of work.
• Identify potential hazards and participate in implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all testing and commissioning activities.

Processes and Continuous Improvement

• Apply standardized engineering processes, procedures and testing tools.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external regulations, internal procedures and company guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency and safety.

Site Support

• Provide support to Commissioning Engineers during site activities as required.
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and system verification activities at customer installations.
• Gain exposure to on-site substation and power system applications.

Safety and Integrity

• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy's core values of Safety and Integrity in all aspects of work.
• Take responsibility for personal actions while contributing to a safe and collaborative work environment.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and project stakeholders.

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of protection relays, protection and control schemes and substation automation systems.
• Experience with testing and engineering tools such as Omicron Test Universe and Hitachi PCM600 ishighly desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, relay settings, schematics and control logic documentation.

Personal Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Quick learner who can grasp new concepts, adapt to changing environments and effectively manage complexity.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams.