Project Planning & Controls Specialist - HVDC

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Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Providing innovative energy solutions for a sustainable, electrified future.
Lead project planning, scheduling, and control for HVDC EPC projects.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Service & Consulting
Install & Commission
Train & Develop
Assess & Secure
Parts & Maintain
Upgrade, Repair & Extend
Service Agreements
Asset & Work Management
Sector Specialisms
Utility
Industry
Transport
Infrastructure
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Automation
Digital Systems & Services
Role
What you would be doing
compliance management
stakeholder communication
schedule development
critical path
risk assessment
cost baseline
  • You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • You will effectively communicate appropriate information to the Project Manager and other stakeholders in a timely manner and to achieve desired understanding. You will, where required support Sales & Operations Planning Process, work together with Sales team to define Planning Scenarios, and drive workload data collection process from organization, chair monthly S&OP Review Meeting.
  • You will integrate material resource requirements with project schedule, define procurement activities and order lead times, regularly communicate with SCM team and update schedules to ensure procurement activities take place in a timely way and lead times are optimized to meet schedule targets.
  • You will analyse 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. You will define, jointly with the project team, project work aligned to the cost breakdown structure, develops, and maintains properly linked, required role loaded/integrated, baseline and current schedules that provide time phased baseline, actual and forecast data for project.
  • You will monitor project progress and regularly, analyse project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed to the plan, notify Project Managers of any deviations or scheduling issues, and provide input for optimizing resources, when required prepare EOT Schedules and Schedule Analysis to support Project Team. You will work together with Line Management Organization to resolve Resource Demand / Supply Conflicts, issue progress reports, schedule updates and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders.
  • You will work closely with engineering, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantifies the impact of each change in a timely fashion. You will work with project team to identify and assess the priority of project risks (e.g. schedule, cost and scope risks), and propose mitigation plans, analyse impact of risk on the overall timeline and resources.
  • You will support the establishment of a baseline plan for cost and cash flow performance measurement, work with project team to define the necessary resources for project completion, evaluating the work breakdown structure and standard productivity.
  • You will participate in project reviews, compose reports and update all required project data in Project Controls and reporting systems for Management Information and Project Analysis, communicate project progress and control issues to project management team and offers solutions.
  • You will ensure projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures, ensure that an integrated schedule for the project’s entire scope of work is provided.
What you bring
self-starter
ms office
primavera p6
ms project
power bi
bachelor's
  • Self-starter calibre who could own tasks through to completion.
  • Knowledge & Experience MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point.
  • Strong attention to detail and driving towards progressive results.
  • You have Project Planning and Controls Experience with a work experience of 8+ years in EPC / Sub-Station Projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • You must have Knowledge & Skills in Primavera P6, PIMS, MS Project, Document Management Systems, Power Bi, Visio, etc.
  • You hold a bachelor's degree.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
96% Renewables Integration
Clean Energy Solutions
Ensures that more than 96% of their projects involve renewable energy integration, supporting the transition to cleaner power systems.
99% Uptime
Grid Reliability
Achieves 99% uptime in their energy grid solutions, ensuring consistent and reliable power distribution.
700+ Charging Stations
EV Infrastructure Expansion
Deploys over 700 electric vehicle charging stations globally, driving EV adoption and supporting sustainable transportation.
  • Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies.
  • Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems.
  • Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution.
  • Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure.
  • Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems.
  • Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access.
  • Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.
Culture + Values
  • Harmony (Wa): embracing and respecting the unique qualities of our diverse employees, engaging in open discussions and uniting efforts once consensus is reached
  • Sincerity (Makoto): acting with ownership, honesty and integrity; addressing matters sincerely and learning from failures
  • Pioneering Spirit (Kaitakusha‑seishin): exploring uncharted territory with innovative approaches and taking on new challenges
  • Open collaboration and customer focus: co-creating solutions through global teaming to deliver customer success and societal progress
  • Culture of innovation: pushing boundaries, breaking records, evolving to meet today’s challenges with purpose-driven innovation
Environment + Sustainability
100% Fossil‑Free Electricity
COâ‚‚ Reduction Achievement
100% fossil-free electricity in own operations reduces COâ‚‚e by over 175,000 metric tons annually compared to 2019 levels.
80% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1+2 Emissions Target
Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1+2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions intensity by 55% by 2030.
Top 5% EcoVadis Rating
Sustainability Performance
Received EcoVadis gold rating in 2024, placing the company in the top 5% of over 130,000 assessed companies.
1,000Mt Avoided Emissions
Global Climate Contribution
Aim to contribute to avoiding 1,000 million metric tons of emissions through various sustainability initiatives.
  • Net‑zero target by 2050 with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation (Feb 2024)
  • Achieve carbon‑neutral own operations by 2030
  • CDP climate score: A‑ in 2023
  • Accelerate clean energy transition: focus on climate, circular economy (5R principles), biodiversity and ecosystems
  • Increase renewable‑enabled GW and improve service lifecycle value creation index annually
Inclusion & Diversity
45k+ Employees
Global Workforce
The company employs over 45,000 individuals from 150 different nationalities across 60+ countries, showcasing extensive global diversity.
25% Women Target
Workforce Representation
Aiming to have 25% of its employees and managers identify as women by the year 2025, reflecting a commitment to gender diversity.
500+ Colleagues
Leadership Development
Over 500 employees from 28 nationalities across 10 countries have engaged in a leadership development framework to foster inclusive growth.
~9-10 yrs Tenure
Employee Tenure
Employees maintain an average tenure of approximately 9 to 10 years, indicating a stable and experienced workforce.
  • Endorsed a global DEI strategy focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion across operations.
  • Incorporates leadership pillars ensuring DEI is integrated into hiring, growth, and development strategies.
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