Senior Field Service Engineer – GIS Specialist

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for a motivated Senior Field Service Engineer specialized in GIS to deliver aftermarket services, maintenance, and commissioning for high‑voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (132 kV and above) across the UAE. You will work directly with utility contractors, providing both on‑site and remote technical support.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and warranty repairs on high‑voltage GIS equipment.
• Execute installation, commissioning, and extension activities, including design modifications and as‑built documentation.
• Lead pre‑commissioning meetings, prepare FAT documentation, Site ITPs/ITRs, method statements, and control programs.
• Support tender processes by delivering commissioning plans and time/cost estimates.
• Coordinate investigations of customer‑reported issues and propose equitable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare service reports, time‑sheets, and delivery notes, and brief internal teams on job scope.

Required profile

• Proven experience in field service engineering for high‑voltage GIS equipment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage multifunctional interfaces with customers, factories, and internal departments.
• Excellent communication skills for on‑site briefings and documentation.

Required skills

• GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) expertise
• High‑voltage switchgear maintenance
• Commissioning and pre‑commissioning processes
• FAT documentation preparation
• ITP/ITR creation
• Method statement development
• Control program configuration
• Troubleshooting and fault analysis