Maintenance lead Engineer
Hitachi Energy · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job highlights
- Optimize maintenance policies globally for clients.
- Configure digital platforms and maintenance plans.
- Interface between clients and R&D teams.
- Troubleshoot equipment and perform RCA.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and core values.
About the role
The Opportunity
As an Engineer of Digital Solutions team, you will be part of Operation Center, India (INOPC-PG), aiming to develop a global value chain, where key business activities, resources and expertise are shared across geographic boundaries in order to optimize value for Hitachi Energy PowerGrid’s customers across markets.
How You’ll Make An Impact
You will support our clients across the globe in optimizing their maintenance policies and enhancing their equipment availability. You will handle configuration of Substation models in our State-of-the-art Digital platform and study the system to support with most efficient Reliability based maintenance plans. You will act as an interface between the client and the R&D team, continuously work on delivery projects for customers and also support the product releases for the development team, assist our clients with trouble shooting and perform RCA related to malfunction of equipment and deliver proposals to avoid further deterioration of equipment.
- Build up extensive knowledge of modern Digital Solutions provided to Utility customers.
- Build up knowledge of mission critical customer applications (e.g., Remote monitoring & Reporting systems).
- Opportunity to work on State-of-the-art Digital platform and study the system to support with most efficient Reliability based maintenance plans.
- Exposure to various in-house certification programs.
- Stakeholder Management through continuous interaction with employees and senior officials across the globe.
- You will be responsible to ensure 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
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical & electronics engineering.
- Minimum work experience of 5+ years in operation and maintenance of substations and power plants.
- Experience in maintaining Substations of 33 KV and above.
- Hands-on experience in routine and preventive maintenance of all primary equipment in AIS and GIS.
- Good experience in managing TBM, CBM and RCM in Substations.
- Hands-on experience in testing of different make primary equipment.
- Knowledge of Project scheduling and monitoring tools like MS projects or Primavera.
- Knowledge of IED configuration and testing, Substation SCADA systems and Cybersecurity requirements.
- Good knowledge of process structuring & process management.
- Good knowledge of MS Office tools.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Key skills/competency
- Maintenance Lead Engineer
- Electrical Engineering
- Substation Maintenance
- Power Plants
- AIS and GIS
- TBM, CBM, RCM
- IED Configuration
- SCADA Systems
- Project Scheduling
- Process Management
Skills & topics
- Maintenance Lead Engineer
- Electrical Engineering
- Substation Maintenance
- Power Plants
- Operation and Maintenance
- AIS
- GIS
- TBM
- CBM
- RCM
- IED Configuration
- SCADA
- Project Management
- Hitachi Energy
- Digital Solutions
- Root Cause Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance
- Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Electrical Maintenance
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of substation/power plant O&M experience, specifically with 33 KV and above substations, and AIS/GIS equipment.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your hands-on experience with TBM, CBM, RCM, equipment testing, IED configuration, SCADA systems, and project scheduling tools.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Provide examples of your experience in troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and developing proposals for equipment maintenance.
- Highlight global collaboration: Mention your experience in stakeholder management and working with international teams and senior officials.
- Align with values: Express your commitment to safety, integrity, and Hitachi Energy’s core values in your application and interviews.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Maintenance Lead Engineer at Hitachi Energy?
- As a Maintenance Lead Engineer at Hitachi Energy, your core responsibilities include optimizing client maintenance policies, configuring digital platforms, and developing efficient reliability-based maintenance plans. You will also act as a liaison between clients and the R&D team, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and ensure compliance with regulations. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge digital solutions and mission-critical applications.
- What specific technical experience is required for the Maintenance Lead Engineer role at Hitachi Energy?
- The ideal candidate for the Maintenance Lead Engineer position at Hitachi Energy needs a bachelor's degree in electrical & electronics engineering and at least 5 years of experience in operation and maintenance of substations and power plants. Key technical skills include hands-on experience with routine/preventive maintenance of AIS/GIS equipment, managing TBM, CBM, and RCM, testing primary equipment, IED configuration, SCADA systems, and familiarity with project scheduling tools like MS Project or Primavera.
- What kind of projects will I work on as a Maintenance Lead Engineer?
- As a Maintenance Lead Engineer, you will be involved in delivery projects for global clients, focusing on optimizing their maintenance strategies and enhancing equipment availability. You will work with a state-of-the-art digital platform, configure substation models, and support the development team with product releases. This includes troubleshooting, performing RCA for equipment malfunctions, and proposing solutions to prevent further deterioration.
- What opportunities for professional development are available at Hitachi Energy for this role?
- Hitachi Energy encourages professional growth through various in-house certification programs. As a Maintenance Lead Engineer, you will gain extensive knowledge of modern digital solutions for utility customers and become familiar with mission-critical applications like remote monitoring and reporting systems. This role provides a strong foundation for continuous learning and development within the company.
- How does Hitachi Energy approach safety and integrity in its operations?
- Hitachi Energy places a strong emphasis on safety and integrity, which are core values embedded in their operations. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, care for their colleagues, and uphold the business's best interests. This commitment ensures a secure and ethical working environment for all.