Field Service Engineer - High Voltage Equipment

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY LTD is looking for a Field Service Engineer in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The engineer carries out installation, testing and commissioning of Hitachi HV products (including third-party HV products authorised by management) at customer sites or Hitachi Energy projects.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in site activities and visit customer sites to install, test and commission Hitachi HV GIS, GCB, LTB, DTB and other equipment as required or assigned by the line manager.
• Coordinate with the tools management department, manage HV tools and use Hitachi Energy HV test equipment for installation, testing, commissioning, protection and control.
• Complete GIS installation and compartment assembly, minor fabrications, and troubleshoot and rectify defects; advise whether repairs must be done in a Hitachi Energy factory or workshop.
• Support the PGHV Service work at site or at the customer workplace, and learn to operate test equipment and tools used for HV product testing and maintenance.
• Work with the Project Management team, lead contractors or subcontractors, and obtain signed PACs or time sheets from the customer for invoicing.
• Prepare site reports, activity plans and resource requirements, and submit weekly and monthly timesheets and expense reports.
• Follow company rules and regulations, report safety or integrity incidents, and comply with external and internal regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in high voltage products, electrical equipment, switchgears, HV protection and control, monitoring and measuring devices, or in industries and utilities.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Arabic.