Job Description

Location:

Santiago, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

Job ID:

R0151351

Date Posted:

2026-11-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY CHILE S.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join our team and take the lead in delivering complex engineering, construction, and commissioning projects from concept to completion. In this role, you will be responsible for driving project execution, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders, to bring large-scale projects to successful completion. This role offers the opportunity to influence project strategy, lead critical decision-making, and make a tangible impact on project outcomes.

To succeed, you will combine strong project management expertise with leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are essential. As part of the team, you will have opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities while working on challenging and high-impact projects.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead all phases of project delivery, from planning through commissioning and handover.
• Develop and execute project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage project financial performance, including budget control and forecasting.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and project stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical documentation, engineering designs, and construction deliverables.
• Lead commissioning activities and ensure successful system integration and handover.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project management processes.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience within engineering, construction, and commissioning environments.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel as required by project needs.

More About Us

• Opportunity to lead large-scale and technically challenging projects.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Career development within a global organization.
• Participation in projects that support critical infrastructure and industrial development.
• Advanced English is required.
• Driven License Class B.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.