Protection Commissioning Engineer

The Opportunity

Substation Control & Protection System Testing & Commissioning for various projects, acting as the responsible commissioning engineer overseeing the installation and commissioning of Substation Control & Protection systems for assignments classified as medium commissioning complexity and ensure completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Represent the commissioning function at project meetings and review sessions, contributing to the creation and implementation of the project commissioning philosophy.
• Manage commissioning changes and produce as-built project documentation, while supporting continuous improvement of processes and system commissioning through lessons learned feedback.
• Conduct real-time risk and opportunity assessments during the commissioning phase to ensure safe implementation and identify potential variation requests to support contract claims. Report any contract, quality, program, or cost issues early, along with recommendations for resolution.
• Manage external organizations providing commissioning equipment, systems, or services (e.g., issue permits to work, provide guidance on health and safety requirements and work practices, accept completed work).
• Actively develop and coach colleagues. Cultivate a network of commissioning professionals within and outside the business unit. Take a lead role in developing the function by gathering and sharing best practices.
• Create standard processes and tools. Use agreed procedures to ensure all commissioning activities comply with safety regulations and contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.
  
  

Your Background

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience as a commissioning engineer for protection systems and products.
• Experience handling high- to medium-complexity projects and proficiency in operating test kits (Omicron, FREJA, Sverker).
• Ability to generate technical reports, communicate effectively, and interface with customers.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks using an analytical and strategic approach.
• High customer orientation.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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