Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. • Other • Rustenburg Local Municipality, North West, South Africa • $400 - $500 / year • 5h ago

Time left to apply: End Date: December 4, 2024 (28 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R0058714

Location: Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID: R0058714

Date Posted: 2024-11-04

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

You as a Senior Project Engineer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa. A Specialist Professional is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Your Responsibilities:

You will have hands-on experience with high voltage protection and control system engineering design including schematics preparation, review of engineering documents, protection relay configuration, testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting.
You will have power system, substation, and MV/HV switchgear knowledge which is an advantage.
Familiarity with substation automation systems, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Gateways will be a key differentiator. You should be conversant with design tools like AutoCAD or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring, and termination charts.
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, with a proven ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support the project manager in project engineering.
Acting as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, you will contribute to the development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices. Ensure lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.
Live 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 engineering with a major in Electrical or Automation Control or a similar field is required.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS/SCADA domain.
Knowledge of substation primary equipment and basic protection functions is desirable.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: Deliver Results - Prioritize, Act, Achieve.
Results orientation - drive to exceed goals and improve business practices for higher performance levels.
Teamwork & collaboration - actively demonstrate teamwork and facilitate collaboration.
Act responsibly with safety, integrity, and transparency.
Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic language is required.

About Us

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas, and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative, and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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