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Hitachi Energy

Protection Engineer

Chennai, India

About the business:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2300 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.

Mission Statement:

Provide technical support to the tendering team, when evaluating customer requirements and answering technical questions, preparing documentation, technical specifications, reports, architectures, task lists and time estimates. People. To be able to work within a skilled, diverse team and be innovation minded delivering well engineered solutions, efficiently and to the required quality on a consistent basis within the role of Protection Engineer.

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Your responsibilities:

  • Preparation of engineering documentation including Key Line Diagram/Protection Interface and Single Line Diagram.
  • Preparation of Functional Design Specifications, Technical Specifications & General Arrangement Drawings, Circuit Diagrams, System I/O Schedules.
  • Develop the project configuration by using the ABB/HE tools and software's and setup a testing platform (Procedures and Reports) to perform Factory.
  • Acceptance Testing in conjunction with clients to achieve successful project & delivery and close out.
  • To work closely with and provide progress information to Project Managers & ensuring timely delivery of all project milestones.
  • To actively participate in both design review and lessons learnt processes.
  • To play an integral part in the team's overall success and development of work processes. To provide technical support for PGGA products within the target delivery.
  • Occasional LBU visit work required to supporting project teams as necessary.
  • To provide regular concise progress to Project Management, detailing any current and/or potential issues that may affect programe or cost.
  • 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:

  • Bachelor's degree in BE or Engineering background.
  • Experience working & engineering with modern protection & control systems software & hardware tools.
  • Experience in configuration and testing experience in various protection, Transformer, Distance, Busbar etc...
  • Experience in the use of IEC type protocols (101, 103, 104, 61850)  Preferred testing and commissioning experience.
  • Basic knowledge on the primary systems Like, CT, VT & Transformers, etc.
  • Strong design capability and experience in the engineering discipline of Protection Systems / Power System.
  • High Technical experience with strong coordination skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with both internal and external teams and customers.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-73281
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
  • 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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