About the Role
Hitachi Energy is seeking a GIS Installation and Commissioning (I&C) Team Lead to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to customers, overseeing the installation, commissioning, and testing of GIS products and equipment. The position involves identifying and resolving complex start-up issues, evaluating and recommending new product upgrades, and fostering customer relationships to secure future business opportunities. The role also entails leading a team of GIS field service professionals to ensure the successful and timely execution of orders for new assemblies, malfunctions, preventive maintenance, and commissioning activities, while meeting project objectives and upholding Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of GIS field service engineers and supervisors.
- Oversee and manage daily site activities, ensuring expert and on-time execution of orders for new assembly, malfunctions, preventive maintenance, and commissioning.
- Contribute to project completion by meeting scheduling, cost, and material objectives.
- Participate in site meetings as required.
- Review site reports for accuracy, correct mistakes, and highlight lessons learned.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and close hazards within the area of responsibility.
- Coach and monitor the team, ensuring the competency matrix is updated and driving results towards organizational targets.
- Participate in coaching and supporting team members to enhance their safety and technical competency.
- Plan and monitor team utilization across various projects.
- Maintain regular communication with the team to understand needs and provide guidance.
- Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the GIS supervisors' team through site visits, progress monitoring, and accurate man-hour reflection.
- Collaborate to maintain understanding between Project Managers and Site Installation Supervisors, ensuring the team has the right competencies.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.
- Provide technical advice to customers, including commissioning, installing, and testing of products or equipment.
- Identify and correct complex problems associated with start-up.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend new products or equipment upgrades.
- Develop ongoing relationships with customers to secure future business.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the field.
- At least 8 years of experience specifically in GIS is preferred.
- A mandatory GIS certification is required.
- Strong knowledge of SF6 GAS-Handling.
- Knowledge of PGHV Transmission and Sub-transmission GIS products is preferred.
- Proficiency in the usage of MS Project.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic languages is required.
Required Skills
- GIS Installation and Commissioning
- Technical Advice and Consultation
- Product/Equipment Installation, Commissioning, and Testing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- New Product Evaluation and Recommendation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership and Management
- Site Activity Management
- Order Execution
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Completion Management
- Scheduling and Planning
- Cost Management
- Material Management
- Site Meeting Participation
- Report Review and Analysis
- Hazard Identification and Correction
- Team Coaching and Development
- Competency Matrix Management
- Supervision
- Safety Awareness and Compliance
- Technical Skills Development
- Team Utilization Planning
- Effective Communication
- Efficiency Enhancement
- Site Visit Execution
- Work Quality Monitoring
- Man-hour Tracking and Reporting
- Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills
- Understanding and Communication between Project Managers and Site Supervisors
- Compliance with Regulations
- SF6 GAS-Handling Expertise
- MS Project Proficiency
- PGHV Transmission and Sub-transmission GIS Product Knowledge
Work Environment
This full-time position is based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading a team and requires extensive field service activities.
