Associate Inspection and Testing Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a testing support professional to assist Test Engineers with product, panel and system testing. You will help prepare procedures, records, and documentation, and participate in FAT activities with customers. All testing must meet Hitachi Energy quality standards and safety policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with commissioning teams on-site and adherence to procedures while gaining exposure to substation and power system applications.

Qualifications

• Understanding of protection relays, protection and control schemes and substation automation systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, relay settings, schematics and control logic documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaboration with stakeholders.
• Experience with testing and engineering tools such as Omicron Test Universe is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Test Engineers in conducting product, panel and system testing activities.
• Prepare standard test procedures, test records and technical documentation.
• Participate in FAT activities with customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure testing activities comply with Hitachi Energy quality standards and customer requirements.
• Adhere to safety standards, policies and procedures while performing testing activities.

Skills

Protection relays understanding

Schematic interpretation

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Hitachi PCM600

Job description

• 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 customer requirements.
• Adhere to all safety standards, policies, and procedures while performing testing activities.

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 customer requirements.
• 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 is highly 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.

Publication date : 2026-09-19