Commissioning Supervisor

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At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU) Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as hydrogen data centers and e-mobility.

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Supervisor to join Hitachi Energy. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating all site-based commissioning activities across assigned projects within the Grid Integration business. This role ensures safe effective and compliant execution of commissioning work supporting Site Lead Commissioning Engineers and overseeing site teams in accordance with company EHS and Quality Policies.

Location: Remote with occasional visits to Birmingham office and client locations UK/ EU as required

(Also note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position)

How youll make an impact

• Site Leadership & Coordination Supervise allocate and coordinate daily commissioning activities for all site-based teams and sub-contractors. Interface regularly with Site Lead Commissioning Engineers ensuring commissioning tasks are duly planned executed and tracked. Organise schedule and manage resources (personnel equipment) across the site portfolio.
• Site Leadership & Coordination Supervise allocate and coordinate daily commissioning activities for all site-based teams and sub-contractors. Interface regularly with Site Lead Commissioning Engineers ensuring commissioning tasks are duly planned executed and tracked. Organise schedule and manage resources (personnel equipment) across the site portfolio.
• Technical Delivery Oversee commissioning execution (such as secondary injection primary injection functional testing energisation and handover) for LV and HV equipment up to 400kV at substations and offshore platforms. Develop review and maintain commissioning schedules in coordination with Site Leads and Project Manager. Support the preparation review and control of inspection and test plans commissioning documentation and procedures.
• Reporting & Communication Provide daily/weekly progress reports to the Department Commissioning Manager regarding Safety Quality Time and Cost status. Communicate issues risks non-conformances and proposed solutions to site teams and project management. Liaise with suppliers vendors manufacturers and other engineering teams as required.
• Continuous Improvement Capture lessons learned support development of standard procedures and promote a culture of continuous improvement within site commissioning activities.

Your background

• Bachelors Degree or above in electrical engineering or similar.
• Five years (plus) of working experience with commissioning of Substations
• Substantial commissioning experience for grid/substation projects including hands-on execution and team management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of site safety and commissioning practices (LV and HV up to 400kV).
• Strong understanding of inspection and test methods (secondary/primary injection functional testing).
• Excellent communication team leadership and scheduling skills.
• Experience with reporting tools and commissioning documentation systems.
• Experience in using Microsoft 365 (Excel Word etc.) and good experience in using Microsoft Project or similar tools for developing commissioning schedules

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous bonus scheme.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

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