Hitachi ABB Power Grids

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Hitachi Integration support customers in creating stronger, smarter and greener grids adapted to meet the needs of the changing power landscape. Our system solutions are designed and delivered to provide the highest lifecycle value with the lowest risk. Hitachi Energy is seeking an EPC Project Quality Manager for our HVDC project business. Position is based at the Montreal Campus. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and monitoring all quality work related to the project. Analyze and consider the quality demands of the contract and align them to HVDC’s (High Voltage Direct Current) quality management system. Support and guide the project core team in all quality related issues in the project to support project objective achievement in terms of quality, supplier & subcontractor quality, and customer satisfaction. Coordinate all quality related discussion with the Customer. Flag for and stop execution of project if the quality risks are too high.

Your responsibilities

• Tender
• Prepare project quality plan, master test plan and other quality documents based on quality system and analysis of specific contractual quality requirements
• Register quality risks in the risk register based on analysis and ensure mitigations are identified and follow up.
• Prepare quality budget proposal on resources and costs for approval.
• Apply lessons learnt from previous projects and document them for future use.
• Project Execution
• Develop, implement and follow up the quality management system (QMS) for the project in the form of the project quality plan (PQP)
• Plan, organize, lead and monitor all quality assurance and control activities in the project based on the PQP
• Responsibility for creating, communicating & following up the master ITP register based on input from various functions
• Ensure that quality processes are known and followed in the project.
• Drive Quality culture, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and compliance with local codes & standards, law & regulations on the Project.
• Ensure that "Lessons Learned" & ToE processes are followed and are fed back to the organization using the business process and tools.
• Work with quality risks and monitor status and mitigation.
• Educate organization in quality processes and ensure compliance.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering or quality management and 5+ years relevant experience and a minimum 5 years of professional experience related to EPC project-based environment.
• Power or energy industry experience.
• Track record and proven capability in Change Management, managing internal project/program in large and complex organization.
• Experience in process management ideally in project business, preferably in the energy or automation industry, or other quality and process-oriented industries.
• Capacity to communicate, result oriented, speed in execution, openness and listen to others.
• English and French fluency (written + spoken).
• Willingness to travel, as needed 10% and more to project construction site and supplier’s location.
• Test coordination experience.
• ISO9001 knowledge a plus.
• Certified auditor a plus.

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. In fiscal year 2020 we generated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com Hitachi Energy values the dedication, commitment and expertise of our employees. We are committed to employment equity and believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. Hitachi Energy actively encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Hitachi Energy encourages applicants to self-identify in the application process and is prepared to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Publication date

2021-11-10

Reference Number

CA52215661_E1