Commissioning Lead

Hitachi, Ltd.; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Norway seeks a Commissioning Lead to oversee planning, execution, and completion of commissioning on a portfolio of complex industrial projects, ensuring safe, efficient operation.

You will lead a small team, review design docs, coordinate with PMs, engineering, construction, vendors and clients, and ensure compliance with standards and Hitachi procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial).
• Extensive commissioning experience in complex industrial environments.
• Understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA and instrumentation.
• Strong problem solving, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for various projects, including test scripts and protocols.
• Lead and supervise commissioning teams, providing technical guidance and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, construction personnel, vendors, and clients for seamless system integration.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety regulations, environmental policies, and Hitachi procedures.
• Review design documents, vendor data, and construction progress to identify commissioning risks and mitigate them.
• Facilitate client acceptance testing and provide training to operations on new systems.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Instrumentation

Job description

The opportunity

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe, inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments.

As a Commissioning Lead at Hitachi Energy, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful planning, execution, and completion of commissioning activities for a portfolio of complex industrial projects, ensuring systems and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and according to specifications. You will lead a small team with a portfolio of projects having the business acumen. Transmissions & Distribution experience will be a big plus.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for various projects, including detailed test scripts and protocols.
• Lead and supervise commissioning teams, providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, construction personnel, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless integration of systems and smooth transitions from construction to operation.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, environmental policies, and Hitachi's internal procedures.
• Conduct thorough reviews of design documents, vendor data, and construction progress to identify potential commissioning challenges and proactively mitigate risks.
• Facilitate client acceptance testing and provide necessary training to operational personnel on newly commissioned systems.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or relevant discipline).
• Extensive, progressive experience in commissioning roles within complex industrial environments (e.g., power generation, infrastructure, manufacturing, rail, energy solutions).
• Understanding of various industrial systems, control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), and instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting technical issues.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Questions regarding the role can be directed to Ole-Kristian Ytterland: [e-mail]

We only process applications that are registered electronically with relevant attachments.

Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our recruitment processes.

Please note that, in collaboration with CheckIris, we conduct background checks on all candidates offered employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as suitability assessments pursuant to the Energy Act.

It is assumed that the candidate provides relevant information for assessing the candidate's security suitability, etc.