Associate Testing & Validation Engineer (Substations)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Associate Inspection and Testing Engineer to support testing activities across product, panel and system levels. You will prepare test procedures, records and documentation, and perform functional testing of protection, control and substation automation schemes.

You will participate in FAT with customers and ensure compliance with quality standards and safety policies. Working on site in South Africa, you will gain exposure to substation and power system applications

Qualifications

• Experience with testing and commissioning of protection, control, and substation automation systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, relay settings, schematics and control logic documentation.
• Experience with Omicron Test Universe and Hitachi PCM600 is highly desirable.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Testing

Documentation

Safety awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Hitachi PCM600

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Associate Inspection and Testing Engineer to support testing activities across product, panel and system levels. You will prepare test procedures, records and documentation, and perform functional testing of protection, control and substation automation schemes.

You will participate in FAT with customers and ensure compliance with quality standards and safety policies. Working on site in South Africa, you will gain exposure to substation and power system applications