Electrical Site Supervisor – Substations

Full time

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

2025-06-13

Engineering & Science

No

Hitachi Energy is a worldwide leader in sustainable energy technology. With 45,000 colleagues in 90 countries, we work every day on a flexible, reliable, and low-carbon energy system. In Europe, more than 1,000 experts from our Grid & Power Quality Solutions & Service division (HBUEU) deliver complete high- and medium-voltage solutions for, among others, grid operators, industry, data centers, e-mobility, and hydrogen projects. Diversity, innovation, and safety form the foundation of our success.

As Electrical Construction Supervisor - Substations, you will lead assembly and commissioning activities for new (and expansions of) high-voltage substations (36 kV - 380 kV) at the construction site. You are the first point of contact on site for technicians, subcontractors, and the customer, monitoring strict HSE guidelines and ensuring quality, planning, and budget.

• Daily direction, coaching, and assessment of 5-10 technicians and/or subcontractors

• Preparing and executing work and switching plans; distributing tasks, materials, and tools

• Supervising compliance with all (inter)national safety standards (VCA, NEN 3140/3840, IEC standards)

• Performing quality and progress controls; FAT/SAT, inspections, as-built documentation, and punch-lists

• Maintaining time registration, permits (work and switching safety), and reporting to the Site Manager & Project Manager

• Coordinating the interface with civil parties, commissioning teams, and suppliers

• Identifying extra/reduced work and making improvement suggestions

• Active role in toolbox meetings, safety rounds, and incident investigations

• Completed MBO-4 or HBO in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or similar

• At least 3 years of practical experience with the construction or maintenance of high/medium voltage installations

• Familiar with primary and secondary installations: GIS/AIS, transformers, protection & control systems

• Valid VCA-VOL (or willing to obtain this quickly) and driving license B; NEN 3840-Competent Person is a plus

• Fluent command of Dutch and a good working knowledge of English (oral and written)

• Willing to travel (inter)nationally and stay on location if necessary

• Working on iconic energy transition projects within an international, innovative organization

• Growth opportunities toward Site Manager, Commissioning Engineer, or Project Manager

• An inclusive culture in which your ideas are heard and you collaborate with specialists worldwide

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