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The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be leading all on-site activities of a project to assure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start-up, construction and/or erection, commissioning, maintenance phases.

How you’ll make an impact            

• Planning project on-site activities with project manager including necessary local resources, equipment and milestones.
• Capable to handle hands on testing activities on the site
• Capable to lead T&C activities on the assigned project as well as coordinate with client and consultant.
• TAQA and other Utilities approval or Competency are mandatory requirement.
• Hands on Experience on Testing & commissioning of Switchgear, Protection relay and Scheme checks
• Testing of various components like Circuit breakers, CT, VT, Aux relays, Interlocks verification.
• Bus Bar protection scheme, Bus bar protection Sensitivity & Stability test & Transformer differential & REF protection Sensitivity & Stability test.
• Planning the ITC schedule in line with the project completion date, Weekly and monthly witness schedule preparation and monitors in line with baseline program.
• Coordinating agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy.
• Being responsible, from receiving the assigned site area from the customer or project manager to handing over to the end customer on completion day, for coordinating all on-site activities to ensure the successful execution of start-up, construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Serving as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers as well as other local organizations such as authorities, banks, and suppliers to ensure their active support of field activities.
• Ensuring detailed and up-to-date construction Health & Safety (H&S) plan is in place in respect of each work package, compliant with the Hitachi Energy HSE plan. 
• Ensuring all on-site resources are properly trained on company health, safety and environment policy and proactively promotes health and safety.
• Ensuring correct handling, storage and installation of Hitachi Energy-delivered equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material.
• Managing the sub-contractors on site hired by Hitachi Energy to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date.
• Controlling project cost for the project site work, monitors actual spends against forecasts and estimates final cost for the same.
• Managing the petty cash and has delegated authority for local purchasing within agreed limits.
• Ensuring all documentation is modified and updated as necessary, the document handling system is maintained, and latest revisions are used for the construction work on site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background         

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical power, electronics & communication.
• 10 years of project experience in related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Planning skills. Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to communicate with people of all levels.
• Ability to boost members morals to achieve goals.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.