Senior Field Service Engineer - High Voltage Equipment

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY LTD is looking for a Senior Field Service Engineer in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role provides technical advice to customers on commissioning, installation and testing of high-voltage equipment, including identifying and fixing complex start-up problems and recommending product upgrades.

Key responsibilities

• Visit customer sites for installation testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of Hitachi HV GIS, GCB, LTB, DTB and other equipment, and support the PGHV project as assigned.
• Coordinate with the tools management department, manage HV tools and use test equipment for installation, testing and commissioning of HV products.
• Carry out GIS bay or compartment assembly, minor fabrication, and troubleshoot and rectify defects, advising whether repairs are done on site or in the Hitachi Energy factory or workshop.
• Learn and operate test equipment and special tools for HV product testing, commissioning and maintenance, and share knowledge with fellow engineers and technicians.
• Work with the Project Management team, lead contractors or subcontractors, and obtain customer sign-off (PAC or time sheets) for invoicing.
• Prepare site reports, activity plans, resource requirements, methods of statement and weekly/monthly timesheets and expense reports.
• Follow company rules, report safety or integrity incidents, and comply with external and internal regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 6-10 years of experience in high-voltage products, electrical equipment, switchgears and HV switchgear protection and control.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Arabic.