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Hitachi · Chennai, TN, India

# Gas insulated switchgear installation engineer

Chennai, TN, India Full-time Operations 

Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Listed as of November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/gas-insulated-switchgear-installation-engineer/job/R0147419)

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## Job description

### The opportunity

The Sr. installation and commissioning engineer at INOPC will be a member of PGHV – CH 2657 team and will contribute towards Installation and commissioning of GIS product from 66kv upto 500 kV. The installation and commissioning engineer will play role of technical advisor during Installation and commissioning of GIS.

### How you’ll make an impact

Co-ordinate with project manager and ensure the site readiness as per standard checklist. Ensure required travel approvals are in place, and appropriate visa is available for travel to project country. Conduct site Risk assessment is carried out and all safety risks are covered in the assessment with mitigation action specified. Unpack GIS materials stored at site, perform inspection and move them for installation. Conduct toolbox talk before start of work.

Ensure that the Installation and commissioning activities of GISbare performed by technicians as per standard method statement. Prepare weekly progress report and share with project manager. Conducting the SAT activities as per our internal protocols Prepare report for nonconformities found at our product/site materials at any stage of execution and report the same to concern the project / site manager. Ensure the results of SAT as per our internal protocols and cross check with factory routine tests (FRT) and factory acceptance test (FAT) in case if required.

Prepare and send the site corrected/red marked drawings to engineering department for as built preparation. Handover the GIS equipment and spares (if any) to customers with proper documentation in a ready for energization state. 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

Min 6 years’ experience in GIS installation and commissioning Completed at least 10 GIS installation and commissioning projects in independent role. Skilled in handling contractors / Technicians. Good knowledge on site HSE requirements. Ability to summarize meeting outcomes.

### English

fluent in speaking and writing

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 2, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Chennai, TN, India
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/gas-insulated-switchgear-installation-engineer/job/R0147419)

## Hiring at Hitachi
- Open jobs: 3,547
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026

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