Installation Manager

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HVDC is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is an enabler for renewable energy integration, and supports the energy transition for a sustainable future. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.hitachienergy.com/HVDC.

We are looking for a person who is interested in working for a market leader in the electrical power infrastructure business. You would be working in large scale projects focused on enabling transmission of green energy. The position will be based in Netherlands with the first project being near Borssele.

You will become part of the Hitachi Energy HVDC Installation Department, a global organization with team members in 15+ countries, responsible for executing all mechanical and electrical installation activities in our delivery projects worldwide.

This role is site based, with travel included. The first project assignment would be based in Borssele , approximately 18 months. After this project is completed, there are further projects in Netherlands as well as Global. Therefore, any candidate applying for this role, would need to be willing to travel.

Whilst most of the time will be spent on location or the specific project you are assigned to, regular travels home will be provided. You will be part of a team of Hitachi Energy employees with different responsibilities on site during the execution of work. There will be a Site Manager who is over all responsible for the Hitachi Energy works, there will also be specialists within areas like quality, health & safety, planning and so on.

• Your main mission will be to Manage installations on site (both AC and DC) in high voltage installation global projects.
• Support in subcontracting works related to installation.
• Read and understand contractual documentation in order to deliver in accordance with it.
• Lead preparation and planning of installation activities in early project stages.
• Manage and guide subcontractors on site to ensure completion of all installation activities efficiently and cost-effectively, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of installation activities on site.
• Coordinate the installation activities with the Site Manager and other internal and external stakeholders on site.
• Manage and coach Installation Supervisors.
• Coordinate with engineering office to assure needed documentation is used at site during execution and provide mark-ups for as-built project documentation.
• Maintain good relationships to internal and external suppliers.
• You will be 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 have a technical education, preferably with a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Or have acquired previous experience in electrical- or mechanical installation work in large scale projects.
• You have at least 6-8 years of work experience within relevant field.
• Experience from managing people is required.
• Experience of installation management is required.
• Previous experience in electrical and/or mechanical installation is required
• Previous experience from HVDC, FACTS or Substation projects are preferred.
• Proficiency in English is must, written and spoken alike, whereas additional languages are a plus.