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Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Based on technical specification from end customers and inputs from OU Engineering team, prepare Protection principle SLD, Schematics substation layouts, sections, Bill of materials, RFQs, vetting of vendor offers, engg hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc\nCoordinate with Engineering Leads, Tendering team, Project managers, SCM, Secondary and civil / steel design functions, consultants, end customers etc. and provide required support in each Project / Tender.\nYour responsibilities\nAble to perform the following activities:\nPreparation of Base Design documents like Protection block diagram, Interlocks Diagram, System overview diagram, Bill of material Document, Pre cable list, Heat dissipation calculations.\nPreparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor.\nPreparation of Control Schematics with BCUs and Mimics for various bus systems.\nPreparation of design intent document analyzing scope of work, technical guidelines and Customer specifications and applying in schematics\nPreparation of Cubicle Schematics for Metering, General control, RTU, SCADA, Telecom system.\nPreparation of manufacturing documents (Assembly, Layouts, Labels, Apparatus) for Cubicle and Boxes production.\nPreparation of Interface drawing by referring HV equipment’s, Marshalling boxes, CT, VT and other station devices AC and DC Distribution boards e.t.c\nPreparation of IED configurations for various protection applications like Distance, Differential, Overcurrent, auto reclose, synchro check e.t.c\nPreparation for pre cable list and cable interconnection schedule with proper cable routing.\nReview and validation of above-mentioned documents against checklist and ISO standards\nPreparation of Project budget for this scope of work and delegation plan if working in team for larger scope of work.\nPreparation of various types of reports during project execution according to customer expectations and easy operation.\nPreparation of Test Procedures for IED testing and Cubicle testing for FAT and SAT activities.\nPreparation of as built and As delivered documents with customer templates and customer formats to understand the varying needs.\nShould take responsibility and ownership for his work and have complete control over the project scope assigned to him.\nAble to measure the project problem and give suitable solutions with identifying root causes and share the learnings with team members and control plan preparation to mitigate them.\nBackground:\n8-10 years’ experience within Electrical Engineering Industry.\nShould Worked in Various Power Plants and Grid Substations from 11kV to 400kV & 8.86MW\nExpertise with handling Hitachi (REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670), GE, MICOM, SEL, NARI, TAPCON, REG-D, IEDs.\nHandled IED Testing kits like Omicron CMC 256,356, and Megger.\nKnowledge of Cubicle types (RESP, MNS, Rittal) and Equipment mounting standards.\nKnowledge of Test switches, Auxiliary relays, MCB, Wire types, terminals, Switches, digital meters, Push buttons, Indication lamps from various manufacturers.\nKnowledge on Substations AIS/GIS Devices like Breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, Transformers, capacitors, Reactors, statcoms e.t.c\nKnowledge on relay setting for various protections\nKnowledge of Configuration tool like PCM, Digsi, Agile or any equivalent software’s\nProficiency in required CAD design tools, E-plan, El-Master and E3 or any other equivalent Design tool.\nKnowledge of Substation SCADA Networks and Protocols\nShould have creative knowledge and good presentation skills.\nExcellent English speaker, good communication skills\nDynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.\nShould have Knowledge on Lean process and applied principles in the work.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.\nFor certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.\nThe scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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