Commissioning Lead Engineer - Electrical Projects

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Hitachi Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd in Modderfontein, Gauteng, invites an experienced Commissioning Lead to steer low to medium complexity projects. You will plan, lead and review commissioning activities, coordinate with the Installation Supervisor, and ensure compliant, cost‑effective delivery.

You will apply protection, control and measurement principles, read scheme drawings, use PCM600 software, and generate mark‑ups for as‑built documentation while supporting process improvements and

Qualifications

  • Explain protection, control and measurement principles.
  • Read and follow scheme drawings for testing.
  • Create reports on tested circuits and results.
  • Use Hitachi PCM600 software on equipment.
  • Mentor junior engineers on safety procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning activities for low to medium complexity projects.
  • Coordinate installation activities with the Installation Supervisor / Site Manager.
  • Provide mark-ups for as-built project documentation.
  • Support process and design improvements for projects.
  • Assist in creating proposals including BOQs and hours.
  • Support Contract Managers with claims and cost/time impacts.
  • Create work plans and cost estimates.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
  • Ensure customer acceptance and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Protection principles
Control principles
Measurement principles
Circuit testing
Fault finding
Reading schematics

Education

Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

PCM600 software
Test equipment software
General testing tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd in Modderfontein, Gauteng, invites an experienced Commissioning Lead to steer low to medium complexity projects. You will plan, lead and review commissioning activities, coordinate with the Installation Supervisor, and ensure compliant, cost‑effective delivery.

You will apply protection, control and measurement principles, read scheme drawings, use PCM600 software, and generate mark‑ups for as‑built documentation while supporting process improvements and

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