ABB Power Grids NZ PTY LTD
- Posted: 18 Oct 2021
- Location: New Plymouth
- Work Type: Full Time
- Classification: Engineering
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The Power Grids business offers power and automation products, systems, service and software solutions across the generation, transmission and distribution value chain. Our New Zealand Grid Integration business is currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to support our project managers on large construction projects.
The successful applicant will lead all site activities of a project to assure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start-up, construction and/or erection, commissioning, maintenance phases.
Your responsibilities
Plans project on-site activities with Project Manager including necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones.
Coordinates agreement between project team, customer and third parties for construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy.
Responsible for construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.
Serves as a project representative in building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and third parties.
Ensures all on-site resources are properly trained on company health, safety and environment policy and proactively promotes health and safety considerations to project partners throughout the project.
Empowered to suspend any activities on site in case of H&S violation and, if a situation arises, takes the necessary steps to ensure that employees and other persons who may be present are not put at risk.
Ensures correct handling, storage, and installation of equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material.
Manages the sub-contractors on site to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards.
Controls project cost for the project site work, monitors actual spend against forecasts, and estimates final cost for the same.
Manages the petty cash and has delegated authority for local purchasing within agreed limits.
Ensures all documentation is modified and updated as necessary, the document handling system is maintained, and latest revisions are used for the construction work on site.
Ensures that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates, and develops direct and indirect reports within HR policies.
Coordinates local accommodation, site facilities, office equipment, petty cash, etc.
Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering subject.
Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience construction projects within the electrical industry, including civil/structural experience.
Previous experience in MV/HV industry is mandatory.
Demonstrated leadership capability is essential.
Experience working on & understanding construction sites & their related protocols.
At least an intermediate level of computer literacy is required.
A full clean driver’s license is required as the role will require driving a company vehicle.
Previous project supervision experience essential
More about us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and recognizes the importance of attracting the right people for the right job. We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our team and encourage applications from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, the LGBTQI+ community, people living with disability/ies and Maori background.
The Power Grids business offers power and automation products, systems, service and software solutions across the generation, transmission and distribution value chain. Our New Zealand Grid Integration business is currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to support our project managers on large construction projects.
The successful applicant will lead all site activities of a project to assure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start-up, construction and/or erection, commissioning, maintenance phases.
Your responsibilities
Plans project on-site activities with Project Manager including necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones.
Coordinates agreement between project team, customer and third parties for construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy.
Responsible for construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.
Serves as a project representative in building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and third parties.
Ensures all on-site resources are properly trained on company health, safety and environment policy and proactively promotes health and safety considerations to project partners throughout the project.
Empowered to suspend any activities on site in case of H&S violation and, if a situation arises, takes the necessary steps to ensure that employees and other persons who may be present are not put at risk.
Ensures correct handling, storage, and installation of equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material.
Manages the sub-contractors on site to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards.
Controls project cost for the project site work, monitors actual spend against forecasts, and estimates final cost for the same.
Manages the petty cash and has delegated authority for local purchasing within agreed limits.
Ensures all documentation is modified and updated as necessary, the document handling system is maintained, and latest revisions are used for the construction work on site.
Ensures that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates, and develops direct and indirect reports within HR policies.
Coordinates local accommodation, site facilities, office equipment, petty cash, etc.
Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering subject.
Minimum 5 - 10 years of experience construction projects within the electrical industry, including civil/structural experience.
Previous experience in MV/HV industry is mandatory.
Demonstrated leadership capability is essential.
Experience working on & understanding construction sites & their related protocols.
At least an intermediate level of computer literacy is required.
A full clean driver’s license is required as the role will require driving a company vehicle.
Previous project supervision experience essential
More about us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and recognizes the importance of attracting the right people for the right job. We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our team and encourage applications from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, the LGBTQI+ community, people living with disability/ies and Maori background.