Site Manager

General Information:

Hitachi Power Grids is seeking a Site Manager for our FACTS and Substation projects in North America. This position is responsible for managing civil & construction at customer project site locations. This role will coordinate the work of internal and external resources to ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. The work will primarily be North America site locations with extensive travel required. Candidate must be willing and able to travel internationally.

Your Responsibilities:

• Must possess a solid understanding of substation construction and be responsible for guiding subcontract crews on construction and installation of such equipment. Including but not limited to: civil site works, excavations, concrete & foundations, steel assembly, building construction. Also important is knowledge in the HV electrical apparatus, breakers, transformers, cooling systems, instrument transformers, capacitor banks, reactors, busbar systems, grounding systems, disconnect and grounding switches, battery systems, alarm systems, and HVAC.
• Plan on-site project activities with support of the project and service teams, including coordinating necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones. Coordinate between customer and external resources on civil/installation/construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization, and policy.
• Coordinating all on-site activities related to the assigned discipline to ensure the successful execution of start-up, installation/construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers as well as other local organizations.
• Ensure detailed and up-to-date construction Health & Safety (H&S) plan is in place in respect of each work package, compliant with the HPG H&S plan. Ensures all on-site resources are properly trained on company health, safety and environment policy and proactively promotes health and safety considerations to project partners throughout the project. Empowered to suspend any activities on site (by HPG personnel or by subcontractors) in case of HSE violation and, if a situation arises, takes the necessary steps to ensure that HPG employees and other persons who may be present are not put at risk.
• Ensures correct handling, storage and installation of HPG-delivered equipment, coordinate with project team as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material.
• Manage sub-contractors on site to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of processes and/or procedures.
• Participate as a member of project teams to assist in the development of the project schedule for construction and outages and provide technical guidance for installation activities.
• Coordinate with the project team and other stakeholders on schedule, performance of the contractor, and Safety.
• Assist the Grid Integration Service Team in meeting department goals.
• 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:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant combination of substation construction, installation, industrial, or combination of experience with construction or power systems.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Ability to read and understand construction and electrical drawings and technical documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively and act decisively
• Strong in subcontractor management, change order tracking, and relevant documentation
• Ability to document work performed and track progress of project, including administration of warranty items.
• Broad knowledge of diverse field service operations and ability to independently resolve complex problems.
• Foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations.
• Independently plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Ability to work in high pressure situations with deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Action oriented, Attention to detail, communicate effectively, Decision making, manage projects, Problem solving, technical orientation, Teamwork
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Applicants must have a legal driver's license
• OSHA 30 Construction Industry
• Knowledge of electrical power and industrial system applications is preferred
• Familiar with substation design, grounding, means and methods of construction
• Comprehends welding techniques for aluminum, lifting techniques for major equipment, cable pulling methods, and termination of cables.
• Understands utility and substations safety compliance.
• Ten years of relevant combination of substation installation, construction, or electrical experience with power systems.
• Required Travel: up to 85%