GIS Technical Advisor

Job Type: Full Time

**Opportunity:** GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) Technical Advisor — Dammam, Saudi Arabia
**Company:** Hitachi Energy Ltd • **Job ID:** R0103079 • **Schedule:** Full time • **Remote:** No

**Role Summary**
Act as Hitachi Energy’s technical ambassador on site, leading installation, repair, commissioning, and fault elimination for GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) systems. Ensure technical excellence, safety, quality, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Own end-to-end installation and maintenance activities for GIS systems in perfect technical order.
- Enforce compliance with installation requirements, instructions, and safety measures (including work on live components).
- Red-mark (as-built) drawings/documents for changes during installation.
- Advise sub-suppliers’ installation teams; plan and coordinate workforce to meet schedules.
- Inspect arriving materials for completeness/damage; coordinate handling with sub-suppliers.
- Raise non-conformance reports within HE scope; coordinate with HE Project Manager.
- Supervise final installation tests, loop checks, and completion documentation (ABB/HE standards).
- Participate in site meetings; report status of completed vs. outstanding work.
- Uphold internal/external regulations, procedures, and quality guidelines; live HE values of safety and integrity.
- Perform additional tasks assigned by management to fulfill job requirements.

**Your Background**
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
- 8+ years’ hands-on experience with GIS switchgear systems.
- Proven SF6 gas handling experience.
- Familiarity with Hitachi Energy GIS products.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.

**Notes on Accessibility**
Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation for the application process via Hitachi Energy’s careers site.

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