Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Human Resources Graduate to join our team. In this role, you will be participating in a Management Practice Program in partnership with a selected business school to expose you to the Business Value Chain so that you can accelerate your knowledge of the business environment and understand the role you play.


How... you’ll make an impact            


Willingness to learn and attend classes when needed.
Participating in a Management Practice Program in partnership with a selected business school to expose you to the Business Value Chain so that you can accelerate your knowledge of the business environment and understand the role you play.
Taking up various soft skills to help you develop both personal and professional etiquette and help you navigate the world of work and speak the business language. 
You will be 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        


Bachelor’s degree in in Degree, B-tech or 3-year Diploma in Human Resources.
Demonstrate strong written and communication skills and overall learning attitude.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic PGTR Market Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be Support the sales team in marketing and sales activities for the business unit and represent the interests of the organization in the given HUB/country.
You will be developing profitable and sustainable sales for the complete business unit portfolio in... each HUB/country. You will be implementing the business unit strategies in conjunction with the Sales & Marketing manager and sales management.


How you’ll make an impact            


Developing and implementing sales strategies aligned with global sales objectives. 
Establishing and monitoring sales targets, implementing improvement plans as needed. 
Identifying acquisition opportunities within existing and potential new customers. 
Allocating resources effectively to maximize sales and market coverage.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers. 
Driving sales initiatives to meet revenue goals within the assigned market.
Participate in negotiations of key contracts to ensure alignment with supply factories. 
Set pricing strategies and control project execution and operational costs.
Ensuring effective marketing communications to achieve sales volume targets. 
Coordinating the flow of information on sales activities, leads, and contracts.
Evaluating the sales data and providing market intelligence reports to the team.
Monitoring financial performance and reporting on market contributions regularly.
Manage project execution by terms regarding schedule and quality.
Ensuring positive cash flow through effective contract negotiation and execution. 
Monitoring client financial status and managing risks related to contract agreements. 
Organizing and promoting after-sales service activities.
Taking ownership of the sales processes and employee training and development. 
Maintain integrity and compliance in all sales activities.
Communicate effectively with supply factories and customers during projects.
Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for market initiatives.
Prepare and present performance reports to senior management.
Develop and manage the market budget for effective resource allocation.
Oversee the implementation of the CCRP tool for project management.
Coordinate product launches and promotional activities with marketing teams. 
Identify and pursue new business opportunities with key stakeholders.
Lead and mentor the market team to foster performance and collaboration.
Support professional growth and development for team members.
You will be 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             


Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum of [5] years of experience in marketing, sales, or business development.
Proficiency in CRM software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to develop and implement effective market strategies that align with broader business objectives and adapt to changing market conditions.
Strong ability to analyze data and market trends to identify opportunities, make informed decisions, and drive business growth.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey strategies, reports, and presentations to various stakeholders.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Account Manager – Eskom to join our team. In this role you will be developing, implementing and managing the accounts strategy focused on growth, profitability and customer satisfaction. You will be coordinating the sales activities and managing resolution of specific customer problems.


How you’ll make an... impact            


Participating in the development of sales strategies for accounts by providing the customer’s current business and long-term plans.
Defining and proposing sales targets and growth margins for the account and ensuring their achievement with a structured follow-up process.
Leading the development and implementation of the account plan include designing the executive relationship strategy and coverage plans, prioritizing the opportunities, identifying a target for each solution element.
Proposing recovery plans in case of potential order shortfalls.
Establishing and developing account relationships based on a defined strategy. Acts as focal point for problem resolution and monitors customer claims. Plans, facilitates and conducts customer negotiations.
Developing, maintaining and sharing detailed knowledge of the customer’s business strategy, purchasing behavior, organization, decision-makers, customer business drivers, economic trends, and competition.
Selling products/solutions/services to customers, focusing on volume, mix and profitability targets for assigned Business Unit.
Monitoring competitors’ activity with each account ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented.
Creating added value for the customer by ensuring a coordinated sales approach (e.g. frame agreements).
Communicates details in accordance with Hitachi Energy supply, offering and strategy.
Coordinating the use of internal or external resources (e.g. technical, advertising, and marketing) to provide value added services to accounts.
You will be 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


Bachelor’s degree in engineering with MBA
Minimum relevant experience needed and number of years – 15 years’ experience in power utility industry, at least 10 in an Eskom-type environment
Complexities and technical knowledge
Deep understanding of the power utility environment, particularly Transmission and Distribution
Demonstrated ability to interact with C-suite executives as well as function leads in Eskom
 Ability to take ownership and handle many complex problems at once, with good interaction skills and coordination capabilities of many different role players, both external and internal.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


You as an Associate Inspection & Testing Engineer will be part of Hitachi Energy High Voltage business based in Modderfontein, South Africa. You will be part of Power Grids automation reporting to the production and test manager.
You will be conducting functional testing of protection and control schemes to ensure cost-effective execution of project... deliverables according to customer’s specifications, associates test engineer will ensure all schemes are delivered with Hitachi Energy quality standards, within schedule, and adhere to safety requirements during factory functional testing and factory acceptance testing (FAT) phases.


How you’ll make an impact        


Supporting Test Engineers with product and system testing, preparing standard test procedures and completing test documentation, adhering to safety standards while performing duties and performing factory acceptance testing with customers.
Following work plans and cost estimates for work in one’s area of responsibility and ensuring quality and timely implementation within targeted cost.
Supporting risk assessments to assure safe systems of work and taking appropriate actions.
Using standard processes and tools and will be required from time to time to assist commissioning engineers on site.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background            


A bachelor’s or national diploma degree in electrical or power engineering is required.
Minimum 3 years of work experience in relative fields with at least 2+ years of functional testing protection, control, and substation automation systems.
Strong collaboration and communication skills and must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with other stakeholders of the project.
Demonstrable basic knowledge of power systems and substations, knowledge of protection relays, and testing tools like test universe are highly desirable.
Grasps new or unfamiliar concepts quickly and can effectively deal with complexity.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Application Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be bringing the knowledge of a senior specialist in our Transformers portfolio to Customers, ensuring mutual trust while also communicating with customers on technical preferences, imparting training and presenting Hitachi Energy transformer solutions.
You... will be leading the regional business development and sales of Transformer solutions including digitalization, covering whole digital portfolio, tracking the market trends, and securing the anticipated growth impact.
You will be developing and implementing a regional sales strategy aligned with global strategy to increase customer penetration through engagement with Front End teams, distribution channel and through promotion of Digital and Sustainable Transformer solutions.


How you’ll make an impact            


Adopting and supporting global transformer strategy and portfolio deployments in the HUB to Customers and Hitachi Energy with focus on
Contributing to bringing short, medium & long-term results via support to the sales and execution teams in a cradle to grave approach. Includes activity at Customer pre-tender/conceptual stage, Customer specification development, tender strategy development, technical tender clarification, order execution technical support, problem resolution and clarification, FAT support and post-delivery technical issue resolution.
Establishing and demonstrating industry leading business and technical knowledge leadership by organizing and conducting technical trainings / webinars / presentations via both Hitachi Energy and industry platforms.
Including and translating the knowledge of previous transformer design experience into Customer relevant knowledge.
Leading the regional Application Engineering & Business Development activities related for the transformer portfolio by
Understanding Market Trends and secure the anticipated growth impact.
Fulfilling the Customer facing dimensions, activities shall include organizing and conducting Customer Technical Trainings (CTT’s), attending industry conferences, customer visits, specification influencing recommendations & reviews, tender negotiation clarification, off cycle technical and knowledge support to customer contacts.
Fulfilling the internal Hitachi Energy facing dimensions, activities shall include internal technical training (HIIT’s) and Customer relationship presentations, tender strategy & negotiation recommendations. Engage factory and tender engineering teams to
Developing and deploying trust, acceptance and team integration, Customer support during FAT, post order problem solving.
Developing and implementing KPI’s and targets for the Transformer portfolio to provide visibility of  activity  and outcomes in the dimensions listed above. The metrics for her/his performance review might include the number of CTT’s, HIIT’s, specifications influenced.
Contributing to and following a structured market plan combining the technical info gathered with customers’ while deploying a strategic overview mindset.
Ensuring that all Customer interactions are reported in SFDC and pursuing its support by the M&S team of Hub.
Ability to develop one’s own technical presentations, additionally use colleagues and BL technical presentations supported by underlying deep understanding of the topics.
The regional Application Engineering & Business Development activities related to the transformer portfolio by understanding Market
Trends and secure the anticipated growth and have positive impact on ROMI.
Fulfilling the Customer facing dimensions, activities shall include organizing and conducting Customer Technical Trainings (CTT’s), attending industry conferences, customer visits, specification influencing recommendations & reviews, tender negotiation clarification, off cycle technical and knowledge support to customer contacts.
Fulfilling the internal Hitachi Energy facing dimensions, activities shall include internal technical training (HIIT’s) and Customer relationship presentations, tender strategy & negotiation recommendations. Engage factory and tender engineering teams to develop and deploy trust, acceptance and team integration, Customer support during FAT, post order problem solving.
Developing and implementing KPI’s and targets for the Transformer portfolio to provide visibility of activity and outcomes in the dimensions listed above. The metrics for her/his performance review might include the number of CTT’s, HIIT’s, specifications influenced.
Contributing to and following a structured market plan combining the technical info gathered with customers while deploying a strategic overview mindset.
Ensuring that all Customer interactions are reported in SFDC and pursue its support by the M&S team of Hub.
Ability to develop one’s own technical presentations, additionally use colleagues and BL technical presentations supported by underlying deep understanding of the topics.
Deep understanding of all transformer portfolio for different segments and applications and will support from
a technical knowledge point of view the WCFE Team for the Marketing and Sales activities of the HUB and represents the interests of the GPG/BL in the given Country/Region.
Providing customer feedback as well as strategic marketing inputs to GPG / GPMM and supporting the market analysis validation and competitive landscape and heat maps.
Supporting and engaging closely within Application Engineering teams.
You will be 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       


A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience in technical roles like transformer design, technical interaction, directly with Customers in a tender or order execution capacity. Exposure to the sales and order execution process is a plus.
Have technical skills in transformers and be able to connect the technical teams to the marketing teams in the Demand countries within the HUB.
Intercultural sensitivity is required, with colleagues and customers from multi-countries in assigned region with excellent
Be willing to travel ~ 35%.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


Reporting to Technical Lead as telecommunications, you are responsible for acting as an engineer (design authority) for Telecommunication Projects on assignments varying in engineering complexity.
Engineering discipline leads to small projects or portions of larger projects, completing engineering assignments efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance... with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements and the role includes oversight of the manufacturing process and includes commissioning and handover of the final project or product.


How you’ll make an impact  


Technical contributions such as creating the engineering design concept or philosophy definition. Evaluating, selecting and applying standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform engineering assignments. Reviewing and approving design deliverables for telecommunication engineering and acting as the technical lead with the client. Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
Sales assist in creating proposals for engineering projects or programs through provision of bills of materials and estimated engineering hours for own discipline.
Contract management as supporting Contract Managers in issuing claims.
Planning and control as creating work plans and cost estimates for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on quality and at the targeted cost.
Risk and opportunity management as ensuring completion of risk and opportunity assessments and the implementation of resulting actions for own projects and reporting early on any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management.
Customer as acting as the Hitachi Energy technical lead for telecommunication engineering on a project. Interacting with customers and officials, contractors, and others. Attending project meetings and presenting specific aspects of engineering assignments. Ensuring that Hitachi Energy is presented as a professional organization in all interactions with the customer.
Supply chain management as collaborating with the Supply Chain function to ensure that the technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed with potential suppliers and providing technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
Processes and tools as accepting as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services and using standard processes and tools applicable to own area.
You will be 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           


A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
ECSA registered candidate or better.
Experience in Telecommunication Systems including Fixed Line Fiber and Copper Networks
Wireless Networks, IP Networking proficiency required.
TDM Network Experience (SDH/PDH), MPLT-TP Knowledge and experience as project management is required.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Engineer in Training – Transformers to join our team. In this role as Student Support Engineer (SSE) you will be trained to work in the Transformer Tendering and Sales environment.


How you’ll make an impact


You will be provided training about the basics of transformers – online courses.
You will be... provided with training in Transformer components and accessories - online courses.
You will be provided with training about Transformer Services - online courses.
You will be provided with training in the Tendering process.
You will be executing a complete RFQ yourself from start to finish (with support from the team).
The SSE will also be trained to deliver professional and courteous customer support service and promote a productive and positive relationship with customers in typical day-to-day interactions. Also, participate in and contribute to team efforts and manage your individual contributions.
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


Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Well-developed computer skills demonstrate strong written and communication skills and overall learning attitude.
Technical Development Skills.
Knowledge of one or multiple of the following technologies would be advantageous: Transformers /High voltage substation and equipment.
Microsoft, Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
Read, analyze, and comprehend technical and functional documentation.
Problem solving, flexibility and adaptability.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Controller to join our team.
In this role you will be accountable for the business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, following the global BU, HUB BU and company’s planning, budgeting and forecasting processes. Serves as the main interface between the BU/HUB and the company functions.
Evaluates... financial implications of various strategic decisions, build scenarios and recommends actions.
You will be accountable for the overall business performance of the organization.


How you’ll make an impact


Monitoring business progress, provide insights, by leveraging data, to drive and support strategic and operational decision-making.
Driving profitable growth, fit-for-purpose cost structure, productivity improvement and capital efficiency.
Ensuring effective cash flow and net working capital management.
Ensuring business processes are in accordance with the global BU instructions and company regulations.
Managing and negotiating financial terms and conditions and ensures compliance with contractual obligations.
Obtaining transparent, timely, accurate and reliable financial and business data, by leveraging the established processes and tools, following the company’s and global BU’s closing and reporting timetable.
Preparing business relevant reports and presents to HUB BU and local management team.
Leading, providing guidance and facilitating best practice sharing within the organization, communicate with Finance and Controlling community to ensure alignment and consistency of Finance and Controlling practices.
Implementing and maintaining effective internal controls within the organization.
Ensuring compliance with the global BU and company regulations and supports internal and external audits.
Ensuring an effective assurance process within the organization.
Leading optimization and continuous improvement initiatives, related to Finance and Controlling, within the organization.
Contributing to the company’s Finance people strategy and capability development, building our future-ready and future-proof Finance.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background


Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting.
Depth knowledge and Operational experience in Finance and Controlling, Risk Management.
Strategic, critical and analytical thinking capabilities.
Experience within the Industry Company at least minimum 10 years.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


You as a Senior Project Engineer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa.
A Specialist Professional is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.


How you’ll make an impact


You will be hands on experience with high voltage protection and... control system engineering design including schematics preparation, review of engineering documents, protection relay configuration, testing commissioning or troubleshooting.
You will be power system, substation and MV/HV switchgear knowledge is an advantage.
Familiarity with substation automation systems, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Gateways will be a key differentiator. Conversant with design tools like AutoCAD or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring and termination charts.
You will be good verbal and written communication skills are essential, proven ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support project manager in project engineering is a must.
Acting as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contributes to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices. Ensures lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background


A bachelor’s degree in engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field is required.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS/SCADA domain.
Knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is desirable.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: Deliver Results - Prioritize, Act, Achieve.
Results orientation - drive to exceed goals & improve business practices for higher performance levels.
Teamwork & collaboration - actively demonstrate teamwork & facilitate collaboration.
Act responsibly with safety, Integrity & transparency.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Arabic language is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager - Transformers to join our team. In this role Lead the Operations function at local level, with full accountability running the day-to-day Operation and overachieving customer expectations through lean, faultless operational execution (Care, Customer, Cost, Cash), in an extended value chain and... at the lowest total cost.


How you’ll make an impact


Leading the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks.
Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
Organization of customer acceptance of transformers and work on removing defects in customer complaints.
Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
Managing Contracts.
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


Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Project Management Certificate is an advantage. PMP
More than 14-16 years of proven experience in Project Management or Project Controlling specifically in a transformer industry.
Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Development Programme – Marketing & Sales Graduate to join our team.
We do our best to place and invest in young talent by providing them with the best working and learning environment that allows them to learn about business, themselves, and their chosen careers.


How you’ll make an impact


Will... be exposing you to not only local, but also regional operations, where you will be paired with qualified and registered professionals.
Helping your transition into a professional space through knowledge, skills, and attributes transfer to you and help you learn beyond the classroom.
Working with the Southern Africa Front End Sales team and participate in the activities of the team.
Exposure will be given to the sales activities, interaction with customers, the sales process, sales support tools (CRM), market analysis, marketing events and special projects that may arise.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments and new tasks is a requirement for this role.
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


Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Understanding of the energy market as served by Hitachi Energy is recommended.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Engineer in Training – Transformers to join our team.
In this role as Student Support Engineer (SSE) you will be trained to work in the Transformer Tendering and Sales environment.


How you’ll make an impact            


You will be provided training about the basics of transformers – online courses.
You... will be provided with training in Transformer components and accessories - online courses.
You will be provided with training about Transformer Services - online courses.
You will be provided with training in the Tendering process.
You will be executing a complete RFQ yourself from start to finish (with support from the team).
The SSE will also be trained to deliver professional and courteous customer support service and promote a productive and positive relationship with customers in typical day-to-day interactions.
Also, participate in and contribute to team efforts and manage your individual contributions.
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         


Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Well-developed computer skills demonstrate strong written and communication skills and overall learning attitude.
Technical Development Skills.
Knowledge of one or multiple of the following technologies would be advantageous: Transformers /High voltage substation and equipment.
Microsoft, Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
Read, analyze, and comprehend technical and functional documentation.
Problem solving, flexibility and adaptability.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Controller to join our team.
In this role you will be accountable for the business planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, following the global BU, HUB BU and company’s planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
Serves as the main interface between the BU/HUB and the company... functions.
Evaluates financial implications of various strategic decisions, build scenarios and recommends actions.
You will be accountable for the overall business performance of the organization.


How you’ll make an impact            


Monitoring business progress, provide insights, by leveraging data, to drive and support strategic and operational decision-making.
Driving profitable growth, fit-for-purpose cost structure, productivity improvement and capital efficiency.
Ensuring effective cash flow and net working capital management.
Ensuring business processes are in accordance with the global BU instructions and company regulations.
Managing and negotiating financial terms and conditions and ensures compliance with contractual obligations.
Obtaining transparent, timely, accurate and reliable financial and business data, by leveraging the established processes and tools, following the company’s and global BU’s closing and reporting timetable.
Preparing business relevant reports and presents to HUB BU and local management team.
Leading, providing guidance and facilitating best practice sharing within the organization, communicate with Finance and Controlling community to ensure alignment and consistency of Finance and Controlling practices.
Implementing and maintaining effective internal controls within the organization.
Ensuring compliance with the global BU and company regulations and supports internal and external audits.
Ensuring an effective assurance process within the organization.
Leading optimization and continuous improvement initiatives, related to Finance and Controlling, within the organization.
Contributing to the company’s Finance people strategy and capability development, building our future-ready and future-proof Finance.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background 


Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting.
Depth knowledge and Operational experience in Finance and Controlling, Risk Management.
Strategic, critical and analytical thinking capabilities.
Experience within the Industry Company at least minimum 10 years.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Description

The opportunity


You as a Senior Project Engineer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa.
A Specialist Professional is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.


How you’ll make an impact         


You will be hands on experience with high voltage protection... and control system engineering design including schematics preparation, review of engineering documents, protection relay configuration, testing commissioning or troubleshooting.
You will be power system, substation and MV/HV switchgear knowledge is an advantage.
Familiarity with substation automation systems, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Gateways will be a key differentiator. Conversant with design tools like AutoCAD or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring and termination charts.
You will be good verbal and written communication skills are essential, proven ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support project manager in project engineering is a must.
Acting as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contributes to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices. Ensures lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background             


A bachelor’s degree in engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field is required.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS/SCADA domain.
Knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is desirable.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: Deliver Results - Prioritize, Act, Achieve.
Results orientation - drive to exceed goals & improve business practices for higher performance levels.
Teamwork & collaboration - actively demonstrate teamwork & facilitate collaboration.
Act responsibly with safety, Integrity & transparency.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Arabic language is required. more

Description

The opportunity


We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager - Transformers to join our team.
In this role Lead the Operations function at local level, with full accountability running the day-to-day Operation and overachieving customer expectations through lean, faultless operational execution (Care, Customer, Cost, Cash), in an extended value chain... and at the lowest total cost.


How you’ll make an impact            


Leading the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks.
Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
Organization of customer acceptance of transformers and work on removing defects in customer complaints.
Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
Managing Contracts.
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           


Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Project Management Certificate is an advantage. PMP
More than 14-16 years of proven experience in Project Management or Project Controlling specifically in a transformer industry.
Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. more

Your responsibilities          


You will be hands on experience with high voltage protection and control system engineering design including schematics preparation, review of engineering documents, protection relay configuration, testing commissioning or troubleshooting.
You will be power system, substation and MV/HV switchgear knowledge is an advantage.
Familiarity with substation... automation systems, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Gateways will be a key differentiator. Conversant with design tools like AutoCAD or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring and termination charts.
You will be good verbal and written communication skills are essential, proven ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support project manager in project engineering is a must.
Acting as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contributes to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices. Ensures lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


 

Your background             


A bachelor’s degree in engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field is required.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS/SCADA domain.
Knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is desirable.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: Deliver Results - Prioritize, Act, Achieve.
Results orientation - drive to exceed goals & improve business practices for higher performance levels.
Teamwork & collaboration - actively demonstrate teamwork & facilitate collaboration.
Act responsibly with safety, Integrity & transparency.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Arabic language is required. more

Your responsibilities


Performing service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
Contributing to customer satisfaction by executing... service work according to customer order and expectation. Creating and maintaining a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifying new sales opportunities and communicates them internally. Materials and supply: Coordinating, preparing and ensuring that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for service activities.
Preparing all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reporting work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshooting equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the Hitachi Energy organization. Providing recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
Applying safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reporting unsafe practices and incidents.
Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background


A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technical qualification.
Minimum 3+years of experience in Power Quality product Installation & Commission is required.
Knowledge of AIS switchgear and requirements for Installation and commissioning procedures is preferred.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. more

Your responsibilities:


Performing field service activities including troubleshooting, maintenance, site expertise.
Getting the purchasing code of the transformer for a spare part from SAP, Archive and prepare and send these codes to the sales team for the offer.
Proving technical support for customers, sales team and partners.
Performing site works following service plan according to... HITACHI ENERGY’s technical, commercial, and health & safety standards.
Performing training to the customer at the site and at HITACHI ENERGY facilities.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background            


National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Knowledge of MS Office programs.
Experience in the transformer service business.
Team working, technically oriented, analytical, communicate effectively, customer oriented.
Ability to travel frequently.
Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in both spoken & written in English language is required. more

Your Responsibilities


Performing service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
Contributing to customer satisfaction by executing... service work according to customer order and expectation. Creating and maintaining a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifying new sales opportunities and communicates them internally. Materials and supply: Coordinating, preparing and ensuring that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for service activities.
Preparing all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reporting work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshooting equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the Hitachi Energy organization. Providing recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
Applying safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities and reporting unsafe practices and incidents.
Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background


A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technical qualification.
Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. more

Your responsibilities


Providing performance feedback regarding allocated resources working on projects and defining, jointly with the project controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial planning, scheduling, and risk management plans.  
Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies. Effectively monitors and... controls project progress and efficient resource utilization.  Monitoring and controls project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses, and cash flow.  Identifying, qualifying, quantifying, and managing project risks, and ensures that all opportunities are identified and pursued. Captures, analyses, and shares lessons learned throughout the project. Ensures that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed.  Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
Ensuring that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with Hitachi Energy policies and contractual agreements.  Coordinating with supply chain management, and successfully procures required services, materials, and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers. Supporting supply chain management in supplier negotiations, claims and project changes.
Acting as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.
Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.


Your background           


A bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field is required.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in the local Market, medium voltage or high voltage is preferred.
Familiar with SAS, RTU, Micro SCADA and should have practical experience with SAP PS, MS project or primavera, MS Excel, Power point, and other software and PMP prerequisite for Hitachi Energy PM certification.
Demonstrate negotiation skills in interaction with internal and external customers and understanding of project contracts, consortiums agreements and Incoterms 2010.
Ability to assess, propose and implement solutions for rapid recovery of troubled or challenged projects and must be self-motivated with a high level of creativity.
Experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. more