Site Commissioning Manager
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
Raleigh North Carolina United StatesJob ID:
R0117454Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity:
The Site Commissioning Manager is the on-site authority responsible for the day-to-day execution coordination and control of all Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities on a long-term 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 Commissioning Manager acts as the primary on-site interface between the project team the customer the FAT & SAT Manager and all site stakeholders.
How Youll Make An Impact:
On-Site Leadership & Authority
- Act as the single point of operational authority on site for SAT and commissioning activities on protection control & automation systems in large project
- 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 on-site 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 on-site 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.
E-House Commissioning
- Point of Contact to customer during their installation lifecycle of E-Houses including pad/foundation inspection lifting operations alignment anchoring and mechanical/electrical interconnections.
- Ensure proper integration with HVAC fire protection DC systems cable entry points and internal automation panels.
- Coordinate activities of commissioning teams in multiple e-houses on the site.
DC System/E-house Commissioning
- Point of Contact to customer during their installation lifecycle of E-Houses including pad/foundation inspection lifting operations alignment anchoring and mechanical/electrical interconnections.
- Manage pre-commissioning 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.
- Coordinate activities of commissioning teams in multiple DC systems on the site.
SAT Execution Administrative & Technical Oversight
Oversee execution of SAT and commissioning activities for:
o Protection & Control systems
o SCADA / MicroSCADA systems
o Automation and integration testing
- Ensure testing is performed according to approved procedures checklists and customer specifications.
- Coordinate troubleshooting root-cause analysis corrective actions and re-testing.
- Validate punch-list management and ensure closure prior to system handover.
- Oversee timekeeping administration to ensure 100% timely reporting.
Health Safety & Site Compliance (HSE Authority)
- Act as the site HSE authority for SAT and commissioning activities.
- Enforce Hitachi Energy HSE policies life-saving rules and site-specific 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 (On-Site)
- Serve as the primary on-site 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 & Close-Out
Ensure accurate and timely completion of:
o SAT reports
o Commissioning records
o Punch-lists and NCRs
o As-built 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 lessons-learned capture and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Background:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10 years of experience in substation commissioning SAT installation and complex site execution.
- Proven experience in long-term site leadership roles with multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong background in:
- Protection & Control
- SCADA / MicroSCADA
- IEC 61850-based systems
- Civil works and installation oversight (E-Houses DC systems foundations)
- Demonstrated authority in HSE leadership and site control.
- Excellent organizational leadership and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work full-time long-term on site for the duration of the project.
More About Us:
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us in work and out.
For this role depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):
- Health Care (medical dental vision etc.)
- Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution Life/AD&D Insurance disability insurance)
- Family Care: Life and Family (Legal pet auto home identity theft etc.) special needs support and adoption assistance
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA Military Service Leave Maternal Paternal adoption vacation and holiday)
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location) tuition reimbursement program on-demand learning platforms
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