Assistant Commissioning Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS S.P.A. Philippines is seeking an Engineering professional to support daily commissioning activities, deputise for the Senior Commissioning Manager, participate in gate reviews and stakeholder meetings, and lead commissioning strategy reviews across the project lifecycle.

You will engage in system integration meetings, monitor test documentation in Aconex, prepare monthly reports, assist in test procedure development, and contribute to onsite system integration testing while

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Commissioning Manager in the day‑to‑day execution and coordination of onsite commissioning operations.
• Deputise for the Senior Commissioning Manager, maintaining leadership continuity and control.
• Participate in Gate Reviews to evaluate readiness, progress, and compliance at project milestones.
• Attend Stakeholder Meetings and represent the commissioning function as required.
• Lead HRSTS Commissioning Strategy Reviews across the full project lifecycle.
• Engage in System Integration Meetings to align interfaces, dependencies and testing.
• Monitor Test Documentation Compliance by reviewing plans, procedures and reports in the project system.
• Prepare Monthly Reports ensuring accuracy and KPI alignment with project expectations.
• Support Test Procedure Development to meet contractual, regulatory, and technical specs.
• Participate in Onsite System Integration Testing across project work areas.
• Coordinate With CRO Operations to ensure safe, compliant test execution.
• Perform Additional Duties as Required to support successful project delivery.

Job description

Location: (STS)Philippines Job ID: R0128492 Date Posted: 2026-05-01 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Support Daily Commissioning Activities
  Assist the Senior Commissioning Manager in the day‑to‑day execution and coordination of onsite commissioning operations.
• Deputise for the Senior Commissioning Manager
  Act as Deputy when required, maintaining continuity of leadership, decision‑making, and operational control.
• Participate in Gate Reviews
  Serve as an active member of the Gate Review Team to evaluate readiness, progress, and compliance at each project milestone.
• Attend Stakeholder Meetings
  Represent the commissioning function at regular coordination meetings with the Engineer and the Employer, as required.
• Lead HRSTS Commissioning Strategy Reviews
  Lead reviews on commissioning strategy, planning, methodologies, and execution across the full project lifecycle.
• Engage in System Integration Meetings
  Participate in internal and external system integration meetings to ensure interfaces, dependencies, and testing requirements are aligned.
• Monitor Test Documentation Compliance
  Review and track test plans, procedures, and reports uploaded to Aconex, ensuring they meet all project, quality, and audit requirements.
• Prepare Monthly Reports
  Prepare or review monthly commissioning activity reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with defined KPIs and project expectations.
• Support Test Procedure Development
  Assist Test Managers and Testers in preparing test procedures that comply with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and technical specifications.
• Participate in Onsite System Integration Testing
  Actively contribute to onsite system integration tests and multidisciplinary commissioning activities across project work areas.
• Coordinate With CRO Operations
  Work closely with the CRO team to ensure all test execution is carried out safely and in full compliance with operational and safety protocols.
• Perform Additional Duties as Required
  Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Senior Commissioning Manager to support successful project delivery.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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