Lead System Integration Architect, Network Control Japan

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit has a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. These range from substation automation, communication networks, grid automation services, grid edge solutions to enterprise software solutions. These solutions address all key segments connected to the energy system including generation, transmission distribution, industries, transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit supports 50% of the top 250 global electric utilities. Our Grid Automation hardware, software and services portfolio unites deep domain knowledge and innovative technologies that enable customers across the globe to optimize the critical systems that power, move and connect us. Together, we’re building a more productive and sustainable world.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will lead solutions / architecture activities for the JIEMS project and manage the alignment of solutions both internally between Hitachi Energy PSO units and Product Management / Development; and between the Hitachi Energy project organization and the customer (SIBU /TDIOS).
• Maintaining an end-to-end, documented Master Architecture of the project solutions to be delivered and consult with internal and customer stakeholders and facilitate connections and communications between relevant experts internally and with customer and end-client. This necessitates a strong ability to understand who our key experts are, create solid relationships with them and be able to know which person is the right person for customer / end-client to interact with.
• Champion the quality and integrity of Network Controle solutions, ensuring project deliveries are aligned with approved strategies, engineering and roadmaps.
• Maintain a sound working knowledge of best practice, technological developments and key issues in the Network Control solution line domains and ensure that the outputs and activities of the project technical teams are professional, delivered to a high quality and aligned with best practice.
• Engage with stakeholders, including customers, local, hub and global product group team members, and project managers to identify and manage technical dependencies. Provision of technical advice and problem solving to resolve solution or design issues arising during the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that projects follow engineering best practices, Hitachi Energy policies and relevant international standards. Provide engineering / architectural technical input into progress reports, project updates, project reviews and productivity data on a regular basis.
• Conduct analysis on technical feasibility of project plans and schedules. Identify, qualify, quantify and manage technical / architectural / engineering risks, ensure that technical /architectural / engineering opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Capture, analyze and share technical / engineering / architecture lessons learned throughout projects and service and support activities.
• Over time it is envisaged this role will directly supervise Japan-based Network Control technical resources:
• Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to technical team members. Comply with policies, practices, and procedures regarding the project architecture, technical tasks, customers, and stakeholders.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems Engineering or similar or 15 years career experience in related fields.
• Minimum 15 years of systems engineering / architecture related experience in the implementation and maintenance of complex software and or engineering projects.
• Deeply familiar with Network Control solution lines system architecture – specifically Network Manager MMS, Network Manager EMS/SCADA.
• Experience with SQL based RDBMS databases.
• Coding experience in languages such as C++, Python, PERL etc.
• Excellent operating system skills, including Windows Server, Windows desktops, and Linux / Unix flavors.
• Proficiency with server hardware, virtualization, and networking.
• Experience with Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and integrating complex software systems.
• Experience within asset-intensive industries; specifically, utilities, transportation, and public infrastructure preferable.
• Demonstrable outstanding mentoring skills and experience for direct reports and to support peers and colleagues to achieve targeted results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability and confidence to develop and present to senior audiences.

More about us

Working Conditions and benefits:

• Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.
• Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:

• Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance
• Paid leave
• Bereavement leave
• Wedding leave
• Maternity leave
• Spousal maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner - Ken-Isarin Furutani (LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/).