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Commissioning Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Commissioning Engineer

Oslo, Norway

Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

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The opportunity

We are experiencing significant growth and are looking for a new test engineer. The position can be defined as a senior test engineer if the candidate has the necessary competence and experience.

Our facilities are located throughout Norway, and you will follow the project through the entire testing period, as well as during the design of the station and internal tests in our test area.

After the project leaves the test area, a normal workweek consists of being on-site from Monday to Thursday, with occasional overtime for long-term projects (based on a 4/3 rotation). Preparatory work for the actual testing on-site is done in the office.

How you'll make an impact

  • Configuring, testing, and troubleshooting of relay protection according to relay plan.
  • Functional testing and verification of circuit diagrams.
  • Commissioning and energizing of plant parts and components.
  • Testing of control, measurement, and protection circuits from primary components to control cabinets.
  • Responsible for on-site testing.
  • Preparing test protocols and updating/finalizing documentation.

When testing relay protection, Omicron test equipment is used. Previous experience with this

equipment is not required but will be considered an advantage.

Your background:

  • Electrical engineer/technician with certification (Gr. L, H, A)
  • Experience in power supply, the power industry, or electrification of industrial plants.
  • Experience in testing control systems and relay protection is desirable.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and commissioning is a plus.
  • Experience in configuring relay protection is desirable.
  • Good language skills in Norwegian and English are necessary.

What we offer:

  • Challenging and varied tasks with good opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • A good and stable working environment where both employees and managers care.
  • Good training from colleagues who are eager to share their expertise with you.
  • Good working time arrangements, as well as flexibility related to working hours, overtime, and compensatory time off.
  • Generally good salary conditions, insurance schemes, and travel allowances.

We look forward to receiving your application letter and CV through our job application portal.

For any questions, you can contact Runa Hegstad at runa.hegstad@hitachienergy.com

Work location on office days: Oslo

Please note that in collaboration with Meditor, we conduct background checks on all candidates who receive an offer of employment at Hitachi Energy Norway. This is to ensure the highest quality in the recruitment process, in accordance with our company policy.

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Client-provided location(s): Oslo, Norway; Bergen, Norway
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-111451
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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