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Fire Detection & Protection System Engineer - HVDC

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Fire Detection & Protection System Engineer - HVDC

Chennai, India

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is a world leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

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The Fire Engineers shall Analyse customer specification to ensure Hitachi Energy solution meets the customer requirements. Good knowledge of the Fire Detection and Protection System Design.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Fire Detection and Protections systems Designs and create solutions to optimize performance and increase the efficiency of operation.
  • Provides technical evaluation of supplier proposals and aspects as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services.
  • You will be reviewing drawings and documents to fulfil the local regulations.
  • Technically coordinate with Electrical and Mechanical department, Civil & MEP.
  • You will be coordinate with Project/Tender Team efficiently.
  • Should be able to identify the risk and opportunities effectively
  • You will be responsible to review the system, drawing and documents to fulfil the requirements and local regulations along with HSE and quality aspects.
  • You will co-ordinate with Building management system and other Interfaces.
  • 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 busines

Your background:

  • Have Mechanical Engineering with a minimum work experience of 5+ years in Fire Detection and Protection systems Designs.
  • You should have knowledge in Hydraulic analysis and calculations with market available software.
  • Revit Modelling knowledge in Civil/Architectural aspects is preferrable.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-135619
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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