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GIS I&C Engineer

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Install and commission high-voltage GIS equipment from 66 kV to 500 kV. Coordinate site readiness, risk assessments, technicians, contractors, safety activities, testing, inspections, progress reporting, nonconformance resolution, as-built drawings, and customer handover. Conduct SAT and validate results against factory tests while ensuring regulatory, procedural, and HSE compliance. The role requires extensive GIS project experience, independent execution of at least 10 projects, contractor coordination, and fluent English.
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Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0146965

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity: 

The installation and commissioning engineer at INOPC will be a member of PGHV – CH 2657 team and will contribute towards Installation and commissioning of GIS product from 66kv upto 500 kV.. The installation and commissioning engineer will play role of technical advisor during Installation and commissioning of GIS. 


How you’ll make an impact:

  • Co-ordinate with project manager and ensure the site readiness as per standard checklist.
  • Ensure required travel approvals are in place, and appropriate visa is available for travel to project country.
  • Conduct site Risk assessment is carried out and all safety risks are covered in the assessment with specified mitigation action.
  • Unpack GIS materials stored at site, perform inspection and move them for installation.
  • Conduct toolbox talk before starting work.
  • Ensure that the Installation and commissioning activities of GIS are performed by technicians as per standard method statement.
  • Prepare weekly progress report and share with project manager.
  • Conducting the SAT activities as per our internal protocols
  • Prepare reports for nonconformities found at our product/site materials at any stage of execution and report the same to concern the project / site manager.
  • Ensure the results of SAT as per our internal protocols and cross check with factory routine tests (FRT) and factory acceptance test (FAT) in case if required.
  • Prepare and send the site corrected/red marked drawings to engineering department for as built preparation.
  • Handover the GIS equipment and spares (if any) to customers with proper documentation in a ready for energization state.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

  • Min 6 years’ experience in GIS installation and commissioning
  • Completed at least 10 GIS installation and commissioning projects in independent role.
  • Skilled in handling contractors / Technicians.
  • Good knowledge of site HSE requirements.
  • Ability to summarize meeting outcomes.
  • English: fluent in speaking and writing

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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