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Senior Site Commissioning manager

The opportunity

We are looking for a senior site commissioning manager that will be part of Hitachi Energy and HVDC. HVDC unit (High Voltage Direct Current) develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on the global market. HVDC technology is used to transfer electrical energy over long distances and for power transmission when using undersea cables. HVDC is also used to interconnect power systems.

You will be the commissioning lead for a team around 15 commissioning engineers in a range of medium-to-high-complexity projects in HVDC. Reporting to the line manager Claes Eriksson, you will lead the completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. You will have the opportunity to travel to sites all over the world, experience different cultures.

You will be working up to 75% of your time on site, both on long term and short term. In between site work, when at home we are flexible when it comes to work location both in Sweden and in Europe.

How you will make an impact

  • Act as Commissioning manager on our sites globally and lead a team of motivated commissioning engineers
  • Work with developing time schedules and reading customer specifications to create test plans
  • Prepare and handle test equipment for commissioning and commissioning resource planning for projects
  • Develop routines, processes, and documentation related to commissioning. Manage customer clarification discussions and meetings to describe our processes and the strategy to control the safety, quality, and completion according to schedule
  • Work with preparation and handling of quality assurance documentation for projects
  • Participate in internal project and design reviews and in FATs on behalf of HVDC

Your background

  • You hold a European passport, and you are fluent in English
  • You have a minimum of bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
  • Several years' experience working with commissioning on-site and in the office with preparation for commissioning. Previous experience from HVDC or FACTS applications is a merit
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to coach others in commissioning
  • Ability to work according to relevant legislations and standards but with a pragmatic and smooth way of working to deliver results in a global environment
  • Being a highly motivated, self-starting individual, you will enjoy working in a team, be motivated to share your commissioning skills and be excited about the prospect of joining a progressive global organization

What we offer

  • Collective agreement
  • Flexible working time
  • Health care and wellness allowance
  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
  • Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave
  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

Additional information


Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you?

Welcome to apply for this position! 

Recruiting Manager, Claes E. Eriksson, claes.e.eriksson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Ingrid Schjelderup, ingrid.schjelderup@hitachienergy.com

Location Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden;
Baden, Aargau, Switzerland
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-03-26
Reference number R0081347

About Hitachi Energy

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We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.