HVDC Primary & Valve Installation Supervisor (all genders)

Overview

Supervise the installation of HVDC valves, valve cooling systems and high-voltage primary equipment on large-scale HVDC projects in Central Europe, ensuring safe, high-quality and timely execution by installation subcontractors. This is a site-based position with functional leadership responsibilities and no direct reports.

What you'll do

• Supervise the mechanical and electrical installation of HVDC valves, valve cooling systems and high-voltage primary equipment performed by subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily installation activities with site management, engineering teams, suppliers and installation partners.
• Monitor installation progress, identify potential delays and support corrective actions to keep activities on schedule.
• Provide technical guidance to subcontractors and resolve installation-related issues in collaboration with internal experts.
• Ensure that installation teams follow approved technical documentation, drawings and procedures.
• Ensure that all installation activities comply with applicable health, safety and environmental (EHS) requirements.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and verify installation quality against project specifications.
• Review installation documentation, inspection records, test reports and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with internal valve manufacturing teams to ensure the availability and correct use of technical documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture, proactively identify risks and stop unsafe activities when necessary.

What you'll need

• Technical qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in electrical or mechanical installation works.
• Several years of experience in installation supervision, site management or construction activities within large-scale electrical or industrial projects.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical installation processes, technical drawings, quality inspections and site safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and working with multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to work on project construction sites and travel or relocate temporarily according to project requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-voltage equipment, substations, GIS, AIS, FACTS or HVDC projects.

Details

• Location: Central Europe, site-based.
• Work mode: listed as remote in the location line, but the role is site-based and requires working on project construction sites.
• Travel or temporary relocation according to project requirements.
• Relocation assistance provided: No.