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Team Manager - Power Conversion Solutions

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Team Manager - Power Conversion Solutions

Chennai, India

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.Visit us - www.hitachienergy.com.

Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40 countries across different energy sectors. The team caters to the four business units-Transformers, Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage and has successfully executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

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Mission Statement:

As a Team manager of the PCS Control design team, you will be part of Operation Center, India (INOPC-PG), aiming to develop a global value chain, where key business activities, resources and expertise are shared across geographic boundaries in order to optimize value for Hitachi Energy PowerGrid's customers across markets.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of Control Engineers to deliver high quality, cost effective and timely engineering solutions to Customers. Prepare control design proposals and estimates during project sales phase.
  • Support and perform control design of power electronic converter systems (FACTS) such as Static Compensators (STATCOMs), Static Frequency Converters (SFC) during project execution with team guidance and own contributions.
  • Implement and update engineering processes on a continued basis. Ensure engineering processes are followed from team and ensure close, efficient collaboration with other Engineering teams (in particular two control engineering teams in Switzerland), Sales, Supply Chain and Project Management. Ensure knowhow within Control Engineering is continuously shared, updated, expanded and maintained within the team(s) (visits of conferences, technical committee participations, publications).
  • Ensure close collaboration with R&D functions involved in control development, modelling and simulations of converter systems.
  • Take responsibility for team organization, planning, staffing as well as budgeting.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

  • Have B.E / M.E in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with a minimum work experience of 10+ years in Control System design for Power system application.
  • Candidate should have knowledge in ABB / Hitachi 800 XA Control system, Gateways, HMI and Remote monitoring systems and SCADA.
  • Good experience in leading a small team in Project assignments..
  • Strong knowledge of the process and tools followed .
  • Complete knowledge of QMS and HSE procedures.
  • Knowledge of IED configuration and testing, Substation SCADA systems and Cybersecurity requirements is preferrable.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-120793
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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