HVDC Service & Commissioning Engineer

About the role

As an experienced Commissioning & Service Engineer at Hitachi Energy, you will provide technical support, maintenance and troubleshooting for complex HVDC equipment directly at customer sites, ensuring optimal performance and high customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission, perform preventative maintenance and repair Hitachi HVDC equipment, including hardware and software components.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on‑site using advanced troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Conduct system upgrades, modifications and enhancements while minimizing disruption to customer operations.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customer personnel on operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Document service activities accurately and collaborate with internal engineering, sales and support teams.
• Manage spare parts inventory, logistics and participate in on‑call rotations, travelling up to 75% of the time.

Required profile

• Advanced diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• More than 5 years of experience in HV sectors of the electrical industry with knowledge of testing methodologies.
• Proven expertise in diagnosing and repairing electromechanical systems, control systems and software applications.
• Ability to work independently in challenging environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean record and willingness to travel frequently.

Required skills

• HVDC systems knowledge
• Electromechanical systems troubleshooting
• Control systems expertise
• Software application troubleshooting
• Experience with Hitachi MACH Control & Protection System (desirable)