Protection & Substation Automation Test Engineer (Assoc)

Company : Hitachi Energy; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an Associate Inspection and Testing Engineer to support testing and commissioning activities for protection, control and substation automation systems. The role involves conducting functional tests, preparing technical documentation, and participating in FAT with customers.

You will troubleshoot, follow quality and safety standards, and collaborate with Commissioning Engineers to gain hands-on experience in power system applications and diverse engineering environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with protection relays and substation automation systems.
• Experience with testing and engineering tools such as Omicron Test Universe and Hitachi PCM600.

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.
• 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.
• Assist with risk assessments to ensure safe systems of work.

Skills

Protection relays

Protection control schemes

Substation automation

Testing experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Hitachi PCM600

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks an Associate Inspection and Testing Engineer to support testing and commissioning activities for protection, control and substation automation systems. The role involves conducting functional tests, preparing technical documentation, and participating in FAT with customers.

You will troubleshoot, follow quality and safety standards, and collaborate with Commissioning Engineers to gain hands-on experience in power system applications and diverse engineering environments.