Commissioning Engineer

The Opportunity
Join us at Hitachi Energy's Grid Edge Solutions, Microgrids, and Battery Energy Storage business, where you'll tackle exciting engineering projects of medium to high complexity. As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, warranty repairs, and commissioning activities on cutting-edge energy storage units at various BESS sites.

Embrace the challenge and make a real impact in the world of sustainable energy

How Do You Make Impact

• You will Perform regular inspections, maintenance, and annual capacity tests on energy storage systems to ensure optimal performance.
• You will address technical and operational issues promptly, conduct warranty repairs, and propose product improvements.
• You will support the project team during the commissioning of battery energy storage systems and related equipment.
• You will Provide phone support and remote diagnostics to customers, maintaining and enhancing customer relationships through effective communication.
• You will prepare and present analytical service reports, maintain accurate documentation related to site visits, and generate service work reports.
• You will conduct risk assessments, implement safety measures, and ensure compliance with local safety regulations and standards.
• You will serve as a local technical advisor in customer meetings and collaborate with the in-house system engineering group on product development.
• You will communicate technical requirements to suppliers, evaluate supplier proposals, and ensure supplied equipment meets standards.
• You will review, develop, and document quality standards, processes, tools, and techniques to enhance engineering efficiency.
• This role involves traveling 70% - 80% of the time to support project commissioning and service the installed base. This may include overnight stays and international travel.
• 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.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Tertiary or degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Over 7 years of practical experience in engineering execution and delivery of large power system projects, particularly in battery energy storage and other power generation fields.
• Extensive hands-on experience in power systems, power generation, and electrical engineering, with a strong focus on Drives, Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and HV/LV power electronics, including inverters, converters, and transformers.
• In-depth understanding of complex control system logic and hands-on proficiency with MODBUS protocols.
• Proactive and highly organized, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high diligence and attention to detail.

More About Us
At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
• International working environment and empowering working culture.
• On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.

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.