Installation Supervisor, Sub-stations (Norwich)

The opportunity

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 Site Installation Supervisor 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. 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. The first project assignment would be based near Norwich. After this project is completed, future projects are likely to be in UK or possibly globally. Therefore, any candidate applying for this role, would need to be willing to travel. 

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. You will be part of a team of installation experts, together being responsible for the installation and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment procured and delivered by Hitachi Energy. To perform the works under your responsibility, you and the rest of the installation team will manage subcontractors performing the works.  

Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.

How You’ll make an impact

• Your main mission will be to supervise installations on site (both AC and DC) in high voltage installation global projects Manage and guide subcontractors 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 

• Coordinate the installation activities with the Installation Manager and/or Site Manager 

• You will also 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 

Your Background

• 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 4-6 years of work experience within relevant field 

• Experience of installation supervision is advantageous 

• Previous experience from HVDC, FACTS or Substation projects, preferred 

• CDM Preferred