HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group within Hitachi Energy that develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems in the global market. HVDC technology is utilized to transmit electricity over long distances and through submarine cables, as well as to connect power systems.

The HVDC Plant Lead Engineers onshore and offshore team in Sweden is looking for a line manager to lead, support and develop the individuals and the team. The Plant Lead Engineering team is part of engineering at HVDC, with a leading technical role and overall responsibility for our Plants, civil and offshore engineering design solution and its interfaces in HVDC Projects on a global scale.

Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with many possibilities, in a place where you can be yourself?

As a Line Manager, you will be based in Ludvika and report to the Global Manager for Plant Lead Engineers and become a member of the Management Team. The team you will be leading consists of 15-20 people based mainly in Sweden but also in other countries. With great collaboration and diverse backgrounds, we are excited to welcome you to join us!

The HVDC Plant Lead Engineering team is a group with technical leaders with a passion for supporting our engineering teams and leading them forward. We help and have a big interface with many different functions. Plants are the bridge from engineering to site and as a Plant Lead Engineer you are needed to drive and to be transparent about the design solution and its impact on projects for a greener future. / Kamilla Sommarsjö - Global Head Plant Lead Engineers HVDC

How you’ll make an impact

• Building and developing the team and the individuals by managing employee training and development initiatives, as well as providing strategic direction, leadership, and coordination of the function.
• Encourage collaboration with receiving organizations and global teams.
• Providing insight and managing priorities for the team while ensuring performance and quality goals are met during tender/project phases.
• Ensure lean design execution on exciting projects worldwide.
• Planning for project staffing and adjusting it according to business needs, as well as planning for both short-term and more strategic long-term changes in the team structure.
• Partnering with the management team to develop, improve, and implement strategic people management initiatives and ensuring processes are in place to capture and share best practices and operational experiences.

Your Background

• Experience as a people manager, or other relevant leadership experience with personnel responsibility.
• Interest in technology and people with strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Be a genuine team player who enjoys collaboration with peers and partners.
• Previous experience working with similar team or experience within HVDC, FACTS, or Substations is beneficial.
• Hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant technology field.
• Fluent in Swedish and English is a must.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The role is based in Ludvika and requires frequent presence at our office, with flexibility of hybrid working.

If you are passionate about people and how groups work together, this might be a perfect role for you. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don´t wait, apply today!

Recruiting manager Kamilla Sommarsjö, kamilla.sommarsjo@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Magnus Rönnholm, magnus.ronnholm@hitachienergy.com