Vacant job

The opportunity

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) 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.

For our HVDC upgrade projects we are looking for a person that will plan and coordinate our site activities in HVDC Service. This is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, with the possibility to take on shorter site assignments and extended responsibilities within site management, construction, and commissioning activities.

Curious to explore this opportunity further? Read more and take the next step—welcome to apply!

How you’ll make an impact

• Site coordination involves detailed planning of the schedule for site operations – installation and commissioning – and preparation of project-specific QA documents (quality assurance).

• Support site execution and, when required, take on coordination responsibilities aligned with Site Manager tasks during shorter assignments or critical project phases.

• Act as an interface between site, project management, customers, and the home organization to ensure smooth communication and alignment.

• Staffing the HVDC site, monitoring required training (e.g. electrical safety), and handling travel preparations as well as providing information to staff before travelling to site.

• Coordinate subcontractor activities and support follow-up of their performance and compliance with scope, quality, and HSE requirements.

• Ordering tools and instruments needed during the site activities and ensuring readiness for execution.

• HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) site preparations and supporting a culture of safe execution in line with company, customer, and local requirements.

• Contribute to site execution planning, risk identification, and mitigation activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

• Ensure structured documentation handling, including use of latest revisions, and support as-built documentation processes.

• Creating documentation for contractor procurement and taking an active part in the procurement process.

• Support financial follow-up of the field operation activities and contribute to cost awareness.

• Tendering work to develop cost calculations for work to be carried out on site and in future projects.

• Support commissioning coordination and readiness, including alignment of installation, testing, and handover activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement, lessons learned, and sharing of best practices across projects.

• The role is based at the Project Support home office in Ludvika, Sweden, and acts as the site’s contact point towards the home organization.

Your Background

• You have proven experience of working in a project context in HVDC/electric power transmission projects. Experience from site activities such as installation, commissioning, or coordination is a strong merit.

• Understanding of site execution, subcontractor coordination, or construction/commissioning processes is considered an advantage.

• The work requires computer skills, including MS Office package (Word and Excel).

• As a person, you are structured, persistent, calm, and able to build and maintain good relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• You are a proactive team player with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to take initiative.

• You enjoy working in an international environment and collaborating across functions.

• The work involves global contacts, which requires that you master English, both orally and in writing. Swedish language is considered a plus.

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

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply!

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be conducted in August.

Recruiting Manager Johnny Helsing, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. For Sweden, 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 Partner Eva Schölin, [email protected]