Foreman - Assembly

Foreman - Assembly

You as a Foreman - Assembly will be part of Hitachi Energy High Voltage Business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will be assembling GIS components and modules into complete bays and performing routine tests through a lean and flow production line with outstanding performance that targets the best quality, maximum cost saving, and shortest delivery time. Controlling the quality of GIS.

Your responsibilities

1. Performing assembly, repair, and routine tests (Mechanical, 10KV, HV, functional & resistance measurements) of GIS bays (including components & modules) according to the prepared work instructions, drawings, bill of materials, checklists, guidelines, and customer order data.
2. Fulfilling orders related work packages according to production data and instructions.
3. Self-check of work packages’ results, filling out and confirming assigned checklists and protocols.
4. Targeting the best performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery time.
5. Adequately handling factory equipment and tools, maintaining test equipment, and ensuring proper continuous calibration.
6. Quality control and immediate escalation of quality issues.
7. Recording deviations, supporting root cause analysis of failures, and writing quality problem or non-conformance reports.
8. Supporting the gathering of product improvement comments or feedback from the GIS LSC (local Service Center) engineers.
9. Actively supporting teamwork, effectively communicating and collaborating with internal customers, stakeholders, or colleagues (assembly, testing, logistics, etc.).
10. Independently following factory rules and guidelines related to safety, quality, environment, recycling, and housekeeping.
11. Maintaining a safe working environment by following Hitachi Energy HSE guidelines and reporting any irregularities to superiors.
12. Contributing actively to the continuous improvement process and Lean culture.
13. Providing feedback, sharing ideas, and observations whenever possible.
14. Carrying out any tasks assigned by management necessary to fulfill job requirements.
15. 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

1. Diploma in electrical engineering.
2. 4 - 5 years of experience in a production facility (assembly & testing).
3. Reading and understanding technical drawings and material lists.
4. Excellent verbal & written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
5. Understanding lean concepts & minimizing all related 7 wastes.
6. Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.

Location Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Experience Experienced

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.