Document controller

HITACHI VANTARA (CHINA) CO., LTD.

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Until 10/9/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0140613

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Opportunity

Join a dynamic project execution environment where you will play a critical role in managing project documentation and ensuring seamless communication between internal teams and customers. This role offers the opportunity to work on multiple projects, lead documentation governance, interact directly with clients, and contribute to successful project delivery through effective document control processes.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Manage end-to-end project documentation, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and project specifications.
  • Drive timely submission, tracking, approval, and archival of critical project documents and drawings.
  • Act as the primary documentation interface between customers, project teams, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain document control systems, EDMS platforms, and master document registers to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
  • Support project managers with document status reporting, contractual correspondence, and project handovers.
  • Improve project efficiency by developing and maintaining robust document control processes and ensuring version control compliance.
  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field with 4+ years of document control experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience coordinating directly with external customers in project execution environments.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP/xECM document management systems and document control best practices.
  • Experience managing document approvals, transmittals, customer correspondence, and engineering/project documentation.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and document control systems.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and multitasking skills with the ability to deliver high-quality results within deadlines.

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About this role

Summary

Manage project documentation, ensure compliance, coordinate with clients, and improve document processes.

Job title

Document controller

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

power and energy

Location requirements

Chennai, India; on-site role only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

SAP/xECMMS Office Suitedocument approvalstransmittalscustomer correspondence

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

document controlproject documentationstakeholder managementSAP/xECM
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

On-site City