DescriptionMission Statement:Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, 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 = Innovation.The Power Grids business offers power and automation products, systems, service and software solutions across the generation, transmission, and distribution value chain. High Voltage Products team provides products which help enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate developments in areas such as ultra-high-voltage power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency. A new opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager is now available within our High Voltage team, based at our Lilydale site. The focus for this role is to manage all engineering, project & contract management to ensure that projects are delivered on time.Actively participate as a member of the Operating Unit leadership team.Provide support to the Sales and Tendering teams in the pursuit of HVC opportunities. Interact with customers, supplying factories and local production through all phases of a project from initial enquiry to final commissioning to ensure that quality products are supplied in accordance with customer specifications.Your Responsibilities:You will lead the Project Management and Engineering Team. Includes assigning responsibilities and tasks based on competencies, customers, and availability. Develops the entire team in line with Hitachi - Power Grids Group directives and processes.You will be responsible for day-to-day Engineering to deliver SQDIP (safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity).You will drive continuous improvement through lean Six Sigma deployment, delivering cost savings targets. Participate in the annual budgeting process by supporting the Operating Unit Manager and relevant controller.You will supervise project and contract execution and performance through regular scheduled reviews with management to ensure adherence to contracts.You will approve deviations (costs or technical-operational solutions) in line with delegated authority, take an active role in escalated customer issues, and determine corrective actions to optimize project/contract performance.You will build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Consult on revenue planning, resource planning, project execution, and other project management issues. Serve as an escalation point for individual and systemic project/contract execution and technical issues.You will lead the team in contract/project execution, ensuring that procedures and standards are followed. Develop and improve standard processes and ways of working by applying external best practices with internal experience.You must ensure that products are designed and supplied in accordance with customer specifications and relevant local and international standards.You will cooperate with supply management in supplier selection and monitoring ongoing performance. Ensure that other functions (engineering/commissioning/supply chain) assign the appropriate resources and competencies for the specific project/contract.You must ensure (with HR manager support) that the area of responsibility is meticulously organized, staffed, skilled, and directed. Guide, motivate, and develop direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies. Oversee assessments and ensure proper certification of all team members.You must ensure safe working procedures and practices are always followed, including the wearing and maintenance of assigned Personal Protective Equipment; attendance at required health, safety, and environment training; report injury, incidents, hazards, and near-miss events. Model safe work behaviors in all aspects of work and actively identify hazards and risk controls.You will develop professional project management skills within the team.You will enhance engineering knowledge within the team.You will ensure that product and technical solutions provided to customers are in accordance with specifications and appropriate technical standards.You will strive for operational excellence through continuous improvement utilizing the latest in LEAN principles.Live Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Your background:Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or other relevant discipline.Project Management Qualification / Certification (PMP, Diploma in Project Mgt, etc.) will be highly regarded.Minimum experience of 10+ years in the power industry.Minimum a Six Sigma green belt certification and proven experience of delivering DMAIC projects.Good fault-finding and critical thinking skills through logical reasoning.Advanced computer skills including SAP knowledge or experience, Microsoft Office & MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing principles and experience in implementing LEAN projects.5 years in the electrical industry with exposure to leading large volume projects independently.People management experience within a blue-collar industry/EBA workforce.Recognizes and rewards the contribution of others; listens, consults others, and communicates proactively.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and high attention to detail.Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
#J-18808-Ljbffr