Commissioning Lead

Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway Job ID: R0149979 Date Posted: 2026-11-12 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY NORWAY AS Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe, inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments. As a Commissioning Lead at Hitachi Energy, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful planning, execution, and completion of commissioning activities for a portfolio of complex industrial projects, ensuring systems and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and according to specifications. You will lead a small team with a portfolio of projects having the business acumen. Transmissions & Distribution experience will be a big plus. How you'll make an impact

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for various projects, including detailed test scripts and protocols.
• Lead and supervise commissioning teams, providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, construction personnel, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless integration of systems and smooth transitions from construction to operation.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, environmental policies, and Hitachi's internal procedures.
• Conduct thorough reviews of design documents, vendor data, and construction progress to identify potential commissioning challenges and proactively mitigate risks.
• Facilitate client acceptance testing and provide necessary training to operational personnel on newly commissioned systems.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or relevant discipline).
• Extensive, progressive experience in commissioning roles within complex industrial environments (e.g., power generation, infrastructure, manufacturing, rail, energy solutions).
• Understanding of various industrial systems, control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), and instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting technical issues.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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