Installation Manager (f/m/d)

Overview

High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) is a key enabler for a carbon‑neutral energy system. It is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, opening for new sustainable transmission solutions. By joining the HVDC team in Germany (DEHVDC), you will be contributing to the energy transition in Germany and around the world.

The opportunity

You will be leading a team of installation experts, being responsible for the installation and testing of electrical and mechanical equipment procured and delivered by Hitachi Energy. To perform the works under your responsibility, you and the rest of the installation team will manage subcontractors performing the works. As Installation Manager you will plan, coordinate and manage the Hitachi Energy team at your disposal to assure project targets and milestones related to safety, quality, time schedule and budget are met.

This role is site based, with travel included. The first project assignment would be based in Germany in Wilster, Schleswig‑Holstein which is part of the Suedlink DC4 project, for approximately 24 months. After this project is completed, there are future projects in Germany and there are also global opportunities. Therefore, any candidate applying for this role would need to be willing to travel.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Your main mission will be to manage installations on site (both AC and DC) in high voltage installation global projects.
• Support subcontracting works related to installation.
• Read and understand contractual documentation in order to deliver in accordance with it.
• Lead preparation and planning of installation activities in early project stages.
• Manage and guide subcontractors on site to ensure completion of all installation activities efficiently and cost‑effectively, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of installation activities on site.
• Coordinate the installation activities with the Site Manager and other internal and external stakeholders on site.
• Manage and coach Installation Supervisors.
• Coordinate with engineering office to assure needed documentation is used at site during execution and provide mark‑ups for as‑built project documentation.

Your background

• You have a technical education, preferably with a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or have acquired previous experience in electrical‑ or mechanical installation work in large‑scale projects.
• You have at least 6‑8 years of work experience within the relevant field.
• Experience from managing people is required.
• Experience of installation management is required.
• Previous experience in electrical and/or mechanical installation is required.
• Previous experience from HVDC, FACTS or Substation projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory, written and spoken; additional languages are a plus.

More About Us

• Collective wage agreement from IG Metall (Baden‑Württemberg) including special payments.
• Enjoy the flexibility to work from home up to 50% of the time.
• Flexible working hours (working‑time accounts).
• Motivated, warm team with young and very experienced colleagues.
• 30 days vacation.
• Use of many fitness studios throughout Germany for your workout.
• Relocation service.

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