Associate Substation Testing & QA 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

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.