GIS I&C Engineer

Role Overview

GIS I&C Engineer position with Hitachi Energy Ltd, based in Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. Full-time, on-site role reporting to the Power Generation High Voltage (PGHV) division.

Role Purpose

Enable the successful installation, repair, and fault elimination of high voltage switching systems worldwide for PGHV by delivering independent installation and commissioning work to exacting technical standards while representing Hitachi Energy to clients at installation sites.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning

• Carry out installation and maintenance work independently.
• Supervise final installation and commissioning tests.
• Execute the competent delivery of all assigned tasks.
• Ensure installation and commissioning work is completed in perfect technical order.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with installation requirements and instructions.
• Observe and enforce all necessary accident prevention measures.
• Adhere strictly to guidelines for work on live system components.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Embody the PG QA philosophy and account for special conditions on construction sites.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain responsibility for red-mark drawings and documents reflecting any changes or modifications required during installation.
• Issue non-conformance reports for damage or missing equipment within PG scope of supply in cooperation with the PG Project Manager.
• Supervise and manage PG installation completion documentation.

Coordination & Planning

• Advise sub-supplier installation superintendents in planning and coordination of workforce necessary to meet project schedules.
• Cooperate with the PG Project Manager on establishing the status of completed and non-completed work.
• Supervise and coordinate loop check activities.
• Participate in site meetings as requested by the PG-CH Project Manager.

Materials Management

• Inspect arriving material for completeness and possible damage.
• Coordinate material handling in cooperation with sub-suppliers' Material Control within their established procedures.

Project Execution

• Adhere to project deadlines while maintaining awareness of cost-performance ratios.
• Carry out any additional tasks assigned by management necessary to fulfill job requirements.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for own actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience with GIS preferred.
• Previous experience with SF6 gas handling preferred.
• Previous experience with PGHV Transmission and Sub-transmission GIS product knowledge preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Professional capability to use MS Project.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language required.

Additional Information

• Job Schedule: Full time.
• Remote: No.
• Job ID: R0146578.
• Date Posted: 2026-10-01.
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