Field Service Engineering Specialist " Protection engineer" Professional
Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Deliver remote and on-site protection system services for substations, including testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and client support.
8 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Kuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait
Field
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Service & Consulting
Install & Commission
Train & Develop
Assess & Secure
Parts & Maintain
Upgrade, Repair & Extend
Service Agreements
Asset & Work Management
Sector Specialisms
Utility
Industry
Transport
Infrastructure
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Automation
Digital Systems & Services
Role
What you would be doing
system protection
client consultation
service sales
procedures
project management
regulatory compliance
- Troubleshooting system protection problems and schemes effectively and understanding different protection and communication schemes and supervising the installation and commissioning of automation systems, ensuring full compliance with standards and best practices.
- Consult with clients or their representatives to determine their needs and priorities.
- Driving service sales and business development activities across assigned countries and market segments (e.g., Utilities, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, EPCs, Industrial clients).
- Provide written procedures for switching, energization, isolation methods for testing, commissioning, and maintenance work.
- Coordinate and oversee substation technicians and electricians, and serve as project manager, serve as the primary customer contact for specific projects, maintain a professional presentation when dealing with employees, clients, and suppliers and be well-versed in technical and safety precautions when working in live substations.
- You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
What you bring
relay testing
protection
hitachi relays
electrical eng
7+ experience
leadership
- Training site operators in the use of works and ensure site-specific manuals and documentation are available before handover and are highly familiar with interlocking schemes and gas tripping schemes across all voltage levels from 380 V to 400 kV.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in using testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to interpret and work from electrical drawings and schematics.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience is required.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
- Experience in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems for all equipment in power stations and refinery environments.
- Possess leadership skills and the ability to lead, supervise, and assign work to the protection team and unnecessary outages while working in Brownfield substations or on any type of energized equipment and experience in troubleshooting electrical parts for various types of switchgear.
- Demonstrate expertise in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems for all equipment in substations up to 400 kV voltage level.
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
- Performing relay testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting at client substations. Possess knowledge of structured programming, communication techniques, and protocols for Hitachi Energy relays and familiarity with other relays manufacturers is preferable.
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Company
Overview
96% Renewables Integration
Clean Energy Solutions
Ensures that more than 96% of their projects involve renewable energy integration, supporting the transition to cleaner power systems.
99% Uptime
Grid Reliability
Achieves 99% uptime in their energy grid solutions, ensuring consistent and reliable power distribution.
700+ Charging Stations
EV Infrastructure Expansion
Deploys over 700 electric vehicle charging stations globally, driving EV adoption and supporting sustainable transportation.
- Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies.
- Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems.
- Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution.
- Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure.
- Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems.
- Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access.
- Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.
- Harmony (Wa): embracing and respecting the unique qualities of our diverse employees, engaging in open discussions and uniting efforts once consensus is reached
- Sincerity (Makoto): acting with ownership, honesty and integrity; addressing matters sincerely and learning from failures
- Pioneering Spirit (Kaitakusha‑seishin): exploring uncharted territory with innovative approaches and taking on new challenges
- Open collaboration and customer focus: co-creating solutions through global teaming to deliver customer success and societal progress
- Culture of innovation: pushing boundaries, breaking records, evolving to meet today’s challenges with purpose-driven innovation
100% Fossil‑Free Electricity
COâ‚‚ Reduction Achievement
100% fossil-free electricity in own operations reduces COâ‚‚e by over 175,000 metric tons annually compared to 2019 levels.
80% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1+2 Emissions Target
Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1+2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions intensity by 55% by 2030.
Top 5% EcoVadis Rating
Sustainability Performance
Received EcoVadis gold rating in 2024, placing the company in the top 5% of over 130,000 assessed companies.
1,000Mt Avoided Emissions
Global Climate Contribution
Aim to contribute to avoiding 1,000 million metric tons of emissions through various sustainability initiatives.
- Net‑zero target by 2050 with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation (Feb 2024)
- Achieve carbon‑neutral own operations by 2030
- CDP climate score: A‑ in 2023
- Accelerate clean energy transition: focus on climate, circular economy (5R principles), biodiversity and ecosystems
- Increase renewable‑enabled GW and improve service lifecycle value creation index annually
45k+ Employees
Global Workforce
The company employs over 45,000 individuals from 150 different nationalities across 60+ countries, showcasing extensive global diversity.
25% Women Target
Workforce Representation
Aiming to have 25% of its employees and managers identify as women by the year 2025, reflecting a commitment to gender diversity.
500+ Colleagues
Leadership Development
Over 500 employees from 28 nationalities across 10 countries have engaged in a leadership development framework to foster inclusive growth.
~9-10 yrs Tenure
Employee Tenure
Employees maintain an average tenure of approximately 9 to 10 years, indicating a stable and experienced workforce.
- Endorsed a global DEI strategy focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion across operations.
- Incorporates leadership pillars ensuring DEI is integrated into hiring, growth, and development strategies.
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