Site SAT Manager

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Basic Function: The Site Manager is the onsite authority responsible for the daytoday execution coordination and control of all Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities on a longterm project site.

This role has full operational responsibility on site including management of zones Zone Leaders internal field teams subcontractors and vendors ensuring that all activities are executed safely efficiently and in full compliance with project scope schedule quality and customer requirements.

The Site SAT Manager acts as the primary onsite interface between the project team the customer the FAT & SAT Manager and all site stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

OnSite Leadership & Authority

• Act as the single point of operational authority on site for SAT and commissioning activities.
• Lead coordinate and supervise Zone Leaders field engineers technicians subcontractors and vendors.
• Define and manage site zones work scopes and interfaces between disciplines.
• Enforce clear roles responsibilities and reporting lines for all onsite personnel.
• Escalate major risks constraints and deviations to the FAT & SAT Manager and Project Management.

Site Planning & Execution Control

• Translate the overall FAT/SAT strategy into daily and weekly onsite execution plans.
• Coordinate work sequencing across zones to avoid conflicts rework or unsafe conditions.
• Monitor progress against schedule and milestones; take corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Validate site readiness before SAT execution (access permits energization windows isolation plans).
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of site resources and equipment.

Civil Works Management

• Oversee all civil construction activities supporting the installation of substation equipment including foundations trenches grounding grids duct banks and structural platforms.
• Coordinate civil subcontractors ensuring work complies with IFC drawings technical specifications and local construction codes.
• Validate civil completion milestones before allowing installation of electrical or automation equipment.

EHouse Installation

• Supervise the full installation lifecycle of EHouses including pad/foundation inspection lifting operations alignment anchoring and mechanical/electrical interconnections.
• Coordinate heavylift activities rigging plans and safety controls with subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure proper integration with HVAC fire protection DC systems cable entry points and internal automation panels.

DC System Installation

• Manage installation and precommissioning of DC auxiliary systems including battery banks chargers and DC distribution panels.
• Validate wiring polarity checks torque requirements insulation tests and configuration of chargers and monitoring systems.
• Ensure compliance with IEC standards customer specifications and redundancy requirements.

SAT Execution & Technical Oversight

• Oversee execution of SAT and commissioning activities for:
  • Protection & Control systems
  • SCADA / MicroSCADA systems
  • Automation and integration testing
• Ensure testing is performed according to approved procedures checklists and customer specifications.
• Coordinate troubleshooting rootcause analysis corrective actions and retesting.
• Validate punchlist management and ensure closure prior to system handover.

Health Safety & Site Compliance (HSE Authority)

• Act as the site HSE authority for SAT and commissioning activities.
• Enforce Hitachi Energy HSE policies lifesaving rules and sitespecific safety requirements.
• Lead daily toolbox talks site briefings and job hazard analyses.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.
• Ensure strict control of energized work permits LOTO and access to restricted areas.

Stakeholder & Customer Interface (OnSite)

• Serve as the primary onsite contact for the customer during SAT and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate witness testing daily coordination meetings and site progress reviews.
• Communicate site constraints risks and mitigation actions clearly and proactively.
• Support customer confidence through professional site leadership and issue resolution.

Documentation Reporting & CloseOut

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of:
  • SAT reports
  • Commissioning records
  • Punchlists and NCRs
  • Asbuilt documentation
• Provide daily and weekly coordination summaries to the FAT & SAT Manager and Project Manager.
• Support site demobilization and final system handover.

Coordination with FAT & SAT Manager

• Execute SAT activities in alignment with the global strategy standards and governance defined by the FAT & SAT Manager.
• Provide feedback from site execution to improve testing methods procedures and future projects.
• Support lessonslearned capture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in substation commissioning SAT installation and complex site execution.
• Proven experience in longterm site leadership roles with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in:
  • Protection & Control
  • SCADA / MicroSCADA
  • IEC 61850based systems
  • Civil works and installation oversight (EHouses DC systems foundations)
• Demonstrated authority in HSE leadership and site control.
• Excellent organizational leadership and conflictresolution skills.
• Ability to work fulltime longterm on site for the duration of the project.

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