Project Engineer

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Project manager Techno-Commercial for the High Voltage Business to join their team in Dodaballapura, Bangalore India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ™ high-voltage portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world’s first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. 

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Lead the execution and ensure that all related activities are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, cost/profitability targets, and scheduling targets.

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  Full ownership for all project phases (requirements clarification, design development, procurement & manufacture, FAT, delivery, installation, test & verification, Punch points closure, collection of completed payment including retention & collection of bank guarantees after project closure).

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  Monitoring & controlling project financials, cost, expenses, Managing risks and identifying opportunities including development & implementation of suitable technical & commercial mitigation strategies for risks.

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  Regular project reporting / project status monitoring meetings / milestone review.

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  Optimising project profitability and taking on profit and loss responsibility for the project.

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  Representing Hitachi and reflecting on actions and feedback of the customer and developing a strong customer relationship.

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  Ensuring commercial contract conditions and timelines are met, including management of contract variations & change management.

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  Monitoring & control of the project, including necessary interventions, to ensure achievement of technical requirements, delivery milestones, timeline & quality.

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  Provide ongoing monitoring and timely reporting of project status against project targets.

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  Coordination with internal factory and Suppliers for timely drawing submission, production as per customer requirement, customer FAT and delivery of products to customer. Coordination with SCM & purchase team for negotiation & PO placement.

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  Ensure preparation of invoices and other documents for payment collection as per contract terms & condition. Responsible for complete payment collection as per contract terms.

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  Creation of final project reports and summarization of lesson learnt with feedback to respective functions of unit.

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  Ensure proper claim management wherever required. Responsible for monthly / yearly revenue targets.

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  Ensures the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

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  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.

• Graduate in Electrical Engineering.

• 8-10 years experience with minimum 5 years in Project Management.

• Should have Basic understanding of Project Management. Having a Project Management certification is added advantage.

• Should have SAP and basic MS word, Excel knowledge.

• Should have good communication skills to deal with different stakeholders within/outside organization.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required