Project Planning & Controls Specialist

The opportunityAt HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) you will create a sustainable future. If you are ready to meet the technological challenges within control and protection systems – together with a team of driven junior engineers and senior experts representing about 43 nationalities – then you can expect an equally exciting and ever-changing time ahead of you.HVDC 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.In this exciting role, you are the one who has the knowledge of Project Controls and who is responsible for the planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling processes of our delivery projects.This role is based in Västerås or Ludvika, SwedenHow You’ll Make An ImpactContribute to the development of the Project Baseline (scope of work, cost and schedule) and have the supportive role at project launching stage. On an ongoing basis, ensuring accurate, reliable planning foundationsProvide the Project Manager, and the Line Managers with project control aspects including Earned Value Management Analysis, reliable and comprehensive information about the project status: schedule, progress, planned, actual, forecast, resources and productivity, trends, and risks.Collaborate with all project team members, investigate project requirements with project team, check that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules.Define, jointly with the project team, project work and cost breakdown structure, develop and maintain properly linked, required resource loaded/integrated, baseline and current schedules that provide time phased baseline, actual and forecast data for project.Monitor project progress and regularly analyze project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed to the plan, notify project team of any deviations or scheduling issues, and provide input for optimizing resources.Challenges functional owners on forecast completion dates to ensure dates are realisticPrepare and issue progress reports, program updates and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders.Contribute to Tenders and Project planning activities for HVDC Projects.Carries out necessary preplanning to examine scope of work and services, work breakdown structure, engineering quality and quantities, financial and contractual obligations, and division of responsibility to control and report on planning and scheduling activities.Capability to work with third parties to ensure plans are realistic and achievable; analyses third party contractor progress information.Your backgroundYou hold an Engineering degree in relevant field and have experience of working as a Project Planner in EPC Company or similarThorough understanding of logical sequencing and interfacing of project execution activities in EPC energy projectsExperience in planning and cost control on lump sum projects or equivalent and ability to lead project controls activities in multi-location EPC projectsExperience to plan activities and to monitor execution schedules and physical progress in all project phasesStrong communication skills, ability to highlight key issues and to communicate them to management and other stakeholdersAbility to drive project teams to control schedule performanceAnalytical skills for forecasting outcomesProficiency in English is required for this rolePrimavera P6 and Basic cost‑management knowledge expertise is a plusExperience with HVDC projects will be an added advantage.What We OfferCollective agreementFlexible working hoursHealth care and wellness allowanceFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globallyMentor to support you throughout onboard phaseVarious trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in SwedenSupplementary compensation for parental leaveEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks More About UsWe are interested in learning more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all the requirements. A team with great cooperation and diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!Recruiting manager Avin Kohzadi, avin.kohzadi@hitachienergy.com , will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. All other questions should be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Oliver Chicaiza, oliver.chicaiza@hitachienergy.comUnion representatives – Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.