Installation Supervisor

We are looking for a person who is interested in working for the 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 Norway but the majority of the work will be found outside of Norway.

You will be 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 opportunity

This role is site based with travel included. The first project assignment would be the yard work of an offshore platform based in Haugesund, Norway, approximately 14 months. After this project is completed, future projects are likely to be in platform yards in Asia, typically Thailand, Singapore or Malaysia. Therefore, any operative applying for this, 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 individuals 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. And you will be one of a team of individuals, together being responsible for the installation 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 a subcontractor performing the works.

While it's great if you already meet all the requirements listed below, we take pride in our ability to train and develop our team members. Therefore, we also encourage less experienced candidates to apply.

How you'll make an impact

• Supervise on-site installations of the HVDC installation (both AC and DC) for high voltage global projects.
• Supervise on-site cable installations of low voltage power distribution and protection & control systems.
• Guide and manage subcontractors to ensure all installation activities are completed efficiently and cost-effectively, adhering to contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of installation activities.
• Work closely with the Installation Manager/Site Manager to coordinate installation activities.
• Collaborate with the engineering office to ensure the necessary documentation is available on-site during execution and provide mark-ups for as-built project documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You have a technical education, preferably a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience in electrical or mechanical installation work on large-scale projects.
• You have relevant work experience.
• Experience in installation supervision is advantageous.
• Previous experience with HVDC, FACTS, or Substation projects is preferred.
• Previous experience with Offshore platforms and yard work.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is essential. Additional languages are a plus.
• You are comfortable in the commonly used MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Loop etc.) and you are in general comfortable in the digital environment.

Applications are assessed continuously. We look forward to receiving your application through our recruitment portal.

Questions about the position can be directed to Jonny Engberg, [email protected], or John-Paul Pearson, [email protected].

Please note that in cooperation with Meditor search we conduct a background screening on all candidates that receive an offer of employment in Hitachi Energy Norway. This to ensure best quality in our recruitment process, according with our company policy.

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