Associate Inspection and Testing Engineer

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R0125464

Date Posted:

2026-09-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Technical Testing and Quality Assurance 

• Support Test Engineers in conducting product, panel and system testing activities. 
• Prepare standard test procedures, test records and technical documentation. 
• Perform functional testing of protection, control, and substation automation schemes. 
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities with customers and stakeholders. 
• Ensure all testing activities are executed in compliance with Hitachi Energy quality standards and customer requirements. 
• Adhere to all safety standards, policies, and procedures while performing testing activities.

Planning and Execution 

• Follow established work plans, schedules, and cost estimates within your area of responsibility. 
• Support the timely and cost-effective delivery of testing and commissioning activities. 
• Contribute to achieving project milestones while maintaining high-quality standards. 

Risk Management 

• Assist with risk assessments to ensure safe systems of work. 
• Identify potential hazards and participate in implementing appropriate mitigation measures. 
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all testing and commissioning activities. 

Processes and Continuous Improvement 

• Apply standardized engineering processes, procedures and testing tools. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable external regulations, internal procedures and company guidelines. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency and safety. 

Site Support 

• Provide support to Commissioning Engineers during site activities as required. 
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting, and system verification activities at customer installations. 
• Gain exposure to on-site substation and power system applications. 

Safety and Integrity 

• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy's core values of Safety and Integrity in all aspects of work. 
• Take responsibility for personal actions while contributing to a safe and collaborative work environment. 
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and project stakeholders.

Technical Competencies 

• Understanding of protection relays, protection and control schemes and substation automation systems. 
• Experience with testing and engineering tools such as Omicron Test Universe and Hitachi PCM600 is highly desirable. 
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, relay settings, schematics and control logic documentation. 

Personal Attributes 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across project teams. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Quick learner who can grasp new concepts, adapt to changing environments and effectively manage complexity. 
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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