Site Manager (IT) - HVDC Converter Stations (m/f/d)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Milano; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a Site Manager based in Italy to oversee HVDC converter station projects. The ideal candidate must be fluent in both English and Italian, have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and at least 5 years of experience in site management in the energy sector. This role requires strong people management and HSE knowledge, along with the ability to ensure project compliance and maintain budgets. The position offers a full-time contract with various employee benefits.

Servizi

Health insurance

Pension fund

Welfare

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Manager on construction sites in the energy sector.
• Relevant certified knowledge and experience in HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
• Structured and organized with resilience.

Mansioni

• Oversee all construction and commissioning services for HVDC converter stations.
• Manage manpower and drive site activities to achieve contractual milestones.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Environment and Safety requirements.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

People management skills

Collaboration

Customer interface skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Site Manager (IT) - HVDC Converter Stations (m/f/d)

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all construction and commissioning services and activities within the scope of Hitachi Energy in HVDC converter stations in Italy and abroad.

As the Site Manager, you will bring your expertise to manage all phases of the project, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading activities on construction sites for industrial type projects.

The position is a site based position requiring the presence of the person on the construction site based in Italy throughout the duration of the different assignments.

How you’ll make an impact:

You act as the main interface to the Customer on all contractual matters and maintain a good relationship with local authorities and organizations.

You manage manpower requirements on site and drive the site activities to achieve the contractual milestones and targets.

You manage change management on site, including variation orders to subcontractors.

You warrant that all tests are performed and accepted by the customer according to contractual conditions.

You foster a culture of proper understanding and adherence by all site personnel to the Health, Environment and Safety requirements of the business, Customer, and local authorities.

You ensure that all activities are done with the expected quality and that all quality records are created and properly archived.

You ensure that all permits, licenses, and requirements are in place for a compliant execution of the site activities.

You ensure a structured, up-to-date, and reliable documentation handling on site and towards the Headquarters. You guarantee that all activities are performed within the defined contractual schedules and milestones, understand the project budget and ensure that costs for the site activities are maintained within budget.

You are assigned as Site Manager or Site Representative in medium to large EPC converter station projects, complex Consortium projects, Equipment Only projects or as Deputy Site Manager in large EPC converter station projects.

Your Background:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering Experience (minimum 5 years) working as a Site Manager on construction sites, in the energy sector or similar industrial projects, particularly in medium and large size projects.

Fluent in English language, written and oral.

Fluent in Italian language, written and oral.

Relevant and Certified knowledge and experience in the field of HSE (Health, Safety and Environment), particularly courses required for the figure of the "Capo Cantiere" in Italy.

Very structured and organized, good people management skills, collaboration and team working spirit, resilient, excellent customer interface and communication skills.

Willingness to travel throughout Italy, Europe and worldwide

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: health insurance, pension fund, welfare.

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-11-05

Reference number R0091621

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.