Senior Protection Commissioning Engineer

Location: Remote - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job ID: R0082068

Date Posted: 2025-03-11

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description:

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. Manage completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Representing the Commissioning function at project meetings and Commissioning review meetings and contributing to the creation of the project commissioning philosophy. Manages implementation of the project commissioning philosophy.
• Managing implementation of commissioning changes and the production of as-built project documentation and supporting continuous improvement of project process and product and system commissioning via provision of lessons learned feedback.
• Conducting risk and opportunity assessments in real-time during the commissioning phase to ensure safe implementation of the commissioning philosophy and identification of potential variation requests to support contract claims. Reports early any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management, along with recommendations for resolution.
• Managing external organizations providing Commissioning with equipment, systems, or services (e.g., issues permit to work, provides guidance on health and safety requirements and work practices, accepts as complete work done).
• Actively develops and coaches colleagues. Cultivates a network of Commissioning colleagues both within and outside own business unit. Takes a lead role in developing function within own business unit gathering and sharing best practice.
• Creating standard processes and tools. Uses agreed processes and procedures to ensure that all commissioning activities comply with the required safety regulations and satisfy contractual requirements.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of 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 a relevant industry is preferred.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience as a Commissioning Engineer of Protection systems and products.
• Experience with High level to medium level complex projects and skills to operate Test Kit (Omicron, FREJA, Sverker).
• Technical report generation, communication, customer interface skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks. Analytical and strategic approach.
• High organizing and coordination skills. Good customer orientation. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.