Project Support specialist

Hitachi Energy · Chennai

  • Experience4–5 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelmid
  • Posted21 Sept 2026

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.

Skills

  • project scheduling
  • risk management
  • ERP systems
  • substation projects
  • GIS projects
  • project execution
  • engineering drawing approvals
  • material procurement
  • production planning
  • supplier inspections
  • factory acceptance testing
  • material shipment
  • site commissioning
  • change management
  • OHS compliance
  • IS security

The role

A project coordinator at an energy equipment manufacturer coordinates substation projects, supplier procurement, engineering approvals, production planning, site commissioning, and commercial closure. The role applies project scheduling, risk management, and ERP systems across engineering and supply-chain stakeholders.

Full job description

The Opportunity

Support the Project Managers in the execution of medium size to large and moderately complex projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety and environment requirements, financial targets as well as schedule commitments

How You’ll Make An Impact

Review of Contract receipt from Sales Develop project schedule and freeze with respective stakeholders (internal and external) Preparation of project specific risk and opportunities management plan Preparation of project wise Master document list Coordination for Engineering drawing approvals Coordination with Engineering and SCM to place order on sub supplier for material procurement.Coordinate with feeder factories for production plan and follow up on production progress.Collection of test report from suppliers.Coordination on Stage inspections (if any). Coordination with LPG for material readiness and completion of FAT. Issuing Purchase Requisition for packaging company.Follow-up on Material shipment, material receipt at site and acknowledgment from sites for submission of Milestone billings (if any).Coordinate with stakeholders for erection, testing and commissioning at site. Closely coordinate and document change requests related to project scope and get approvals for time extension, additional cost etc. Project handing over, as-built drawings, commercial closure etc and collection of PAC.Ensure implementation and compliance of OHS group guidelines. Ensure Hitachi integrity guidelines are followed in the team. Ensure IS security policy followed in the team.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

Graduate in engineering with Experience of 4-5 years in execution of Substation/GIS projects or order handling in any of power system OEMs and ability to work in ERP environment. Excellent skills in Speaking, Reading and writing.Strong technical knowledge is a must.Should possess good leadership skills and ability to convince stakeholders in the interest of the project.Ability to work under pressure to deliver the projects with time, cost and quality.

Publication date : 2026-09-21