GIS I&C Engineer

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY is looking for a GIS I&C Engineer in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The engineer supports the successful installation, repair and fault elimination of switching systems, representing the company's technical knowledge at the installation site and ensuring deadlines and cost-performance are met. The role covers installation and commissioning work in perfect technical order.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out installation and maintenance work independently, ensuring compliance with installation requirements and instructions, including accident prevention measures and guidelines for work on live system components.
• Mark drawings and documents with changes made during installation and advise the sub-supplier's installation superintendent on workforce planning and coordination.
• Inspect arriving material for completeness and damage, coordinate material handling with sub-suppliers, and issue non-conformance reports for damaged or missing equipment.
• Supervise final installation and commissioning tests, completion documentation, loop checks and site meetings, and cooperate with the project manager on work status.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and procedures, and follow Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience with GIS is preferred.
• Previous experience with SF6 gas handling and PGHV transmission and sub-transmission GIS is preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Professional use of MS Project.
• Product knowledge of GIS equipment is preferred.