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Valve Cooling Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Valve Cooling Engineer

Chennai, India

The opportunity:

Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40 countries across different energy sectors. The team caters to the four business units-Transformers, Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage and has successfully executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries. The team at HVDC Products are designing, manufacturing, testing, and managing the converter valves for HVDC and SVC applications. Hitachi Energy is looking for a Valve Cooling Project Engineer, and your main responsibility is to ensure the design of cooling system is with the right quality and right cost. Valve cooling system is a pressurized closed loop system with air cooled heat exchangers to dissipate power losses generated in high power converter valves. It is designed to meet the specific. requirements regarding performance, reliability, with minimized maintenance. Our systems consist of pumps, vessels, filters, measuring devices, air cooled heat exchangers or liquid to liquid heat exchangers, interconnecting piping and redundant control and protection systems. We welcome applications from both experienced and junior professionals who are eager to take their career to the next level. We are interested in knowing more about you and what you can contribute, so do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.

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How you'll make an impact :

  • Responsible to create the requirement for the electrical and control part of cooling systems, programming of control functions and participate testing of the cooling systems.
  • Assist valve cooling projects engineer - project execution to deliver project through, from requirement specification to the commissioning of the cooling systems.
  • The role will also consist of both design and coordination work, and you will be the link between the different HVDC departments in Hitachi Energy and the suppliers within the project.
  • The position requires ability to work at site (2-4 weeks) a few times per year and shall be able to works from height in MEWP or boom lifts.
  • There is a possibility to work partly remotely after agreement with recruiting manager.
  • Living company core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background :

  • You hold a Bachelor or Master degree within Electrical engineering, Automation, Computer or equal through experience.
  • Experienced professionals or fresh out of university - we are interested in all kinds of people.
  • Familiar with ladder logic programming, having experience working with PLC, TwinCAT and HiDraw is a merit.
  • You are practical and interested in technology, relevant work experience is a merit, your personality and interest are of high importance.
  • You are analytical and self-driven with a deep technical interest.
  • You are an easy learner with excellent problem-solving skills and structured approach to work.
  • With your strong communicative and collaborative skills, you build trust for long term business relationships and contribute to a great team spirit.
  • Since you will be working in a global, multicultural environment, we expect you to be fluent in English, written and spoken alike.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-133554
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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