Site Manager

Zurich-based green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in solutions for energy transition and circular economy including Energy from Waste (EfW) and Renewable Gas (RG), operating as part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group. HZI acts as a project developer, technology supplier and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological waste recovery. Its solutions are based on efficient and environmentally sound technologies, are thoroughly tested, and can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements. HZI’s Service Solutions Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to provide support throughout a plant’s entire plant cycle. HZI works for customers ranging from established waste management companies to up-and-coming partners in new markets. Its innovative and reliable solutions have been part of more than 1,600 reference projects worldwide.

Find out more about HZI at www.hz-inova.com.

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Has overall responsibility for ensuring Company HSEQ Management Systems are maintained, reviewed and implemented on site and ensures that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Leads and manages an interdisciplinary team
• Contributes experience of putting into effect standardized methods in order to identify complex problems
• Develops guidelines and requirements
• Ensures realization of existing contracts with site team to meet HSEQ, time and budget goals for each scope
• Collaborates within site and project team organization and specialist departments
• Co-ordinates the scope and interfaces of HZI consortium partners and contractors
• Documents and traces non-conformities, deviations and claims
• Schedules final erection inspections
• Provides overall assurance that actions arising from HSEQ inspections and audits are completed, closed and effective
• Ensures waste management is carried out in accordance with compliance requirements
• Co-operates with and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and departments
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Establishes lessons learned for current and future projects
• Plans erection testing procedures
• Acts as point of contact for contractor's management
• Establishes and monitors key milestones
• Co-ordinates closely with the Engineering Procurement Commissioning (EPC) project team whilst managing contractors around the mechanical package installation
• Concludes the project to the client's satisfaction i.e. involvement in snagging, commissioning and validation
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keeps the Project Director and Project Construction Manager informed of all site related activities
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

• Several years‘ experience in construction of large industrial plants as Site Manager / Commissioning Supervisor
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts and contract management
• Chartered Engineer Status (beneficial)
• Experienced as a leader of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
• Solution orientated
• Good forward planner
• Good communicator
• Excellent motivational and leadership skills
• Ability to present ideas effectively
• Able to evaluate ideas of others
• Negotiation skills
• Good command of English, other languages an advantage

Employee perks, benefits

Employment contract for an indefinite period
+ 13th Salary
Financial reward for working anniversaries
Flexible working time (core time 9-3:30)
Home Office possible 2 days a week
Extra days of leave (+1 day after the first, third and fifth year of service)
Extra days of leave for special personal events (e.g., wedding, graduation etc.)
Modern infrastructure
Free drinking regime (coffee)
Recreation allowance
Multisport card
The third pillar of the pension scheme
Support for professional and career growth, education and training
Supportive and team-oriented working environment

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