Line Planner Valves at HVDC

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HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.
We are looking for a Line Planner Valves for HVDC to act as the center of expertise for planning and scheduling within the Valves organization. In this role, you will ensure that best execution practices are applied in tenders and project and will actively contribute to plan, monitor and report activities within Valves group. You will also provide operational support to the project planners and project managers within Valves team on an ad-hoc basis. This is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks within engineering, material, production and delivery planning for Valves. If you are interested in this opportunity, welcome with your application!
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join! For this position you can be located in Ludvika or Västerås.
Your responsibilities
The Line Planner Valves is responsible to oversee engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing and packing steps for Valve products for each project on a macro level in order to ensure timely completion of the tasks
Establish accurate scheduling methods, best execution practices and ensure that this is reflected in type schedules applied in project and tenders
The Line Planner Valves develops specific expertise in planning and execution of the line organizations scope in EPC HVDC deliveries
Planning tenders and projects in the assembly slot at the Valves Assembly Facility, and bringing management attention to busy periods
Compiles information, analyzes and makes recommendations in formats that assist effective management and decision making
Work with line managers to align resource capacity with project and tender demands
Assist Valve project managers in tenders and start of projects to ensure that best planning and execution practices are applied
Plan detailed testing for all projects and keep the testing pipeline updated

Your background
You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
Knowledge and experience from engineering and production planning, preferably with HVDC technology
You are structured, flexible and hold some qualifications in project management
You have skills in planning and controlling a time schedule and have prior experience using Primavera P6 or MS Project
You have genuine technical interest and are always open to develop your skills within other fields
Knowledge how to use Microsoft’s Office suite of software, especially Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Fluent in written and spoken English, knowledge of Swedish is desirable
You are a dynamic and social person who enjoys working with people from various business areas and parts of world

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 9th of June! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Rachit Sharma, rachit.sharma@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@hitachienergy.com
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