The opportunity

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. The Service unit is responsible for the worldwide after sales support of generator circuit-breaker (GCB) systems and gas insulated switchgears (GIS), including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, added value services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits and replacements.

Service is the key to success. As a colleague in our globally active service team, you will appreciate the independent, varied and solution-oriented work. After a versatile, practice-oriented training in Switzerland and abroad, you will lead new GIS installations around the globe. A technically challenging position in a multicultural environment awaits you. You can expect an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow in it.

• Managing multicultural construction sites worldwide for gas insulated switchgear for the voltage level of 110KV - 550KV.
• Responsible for the successful execution of on-site installation / maintenance / repairs in compliance with contractual deadlines and in compliance with local legal requirements.
• Responsible for the quality of work performed on site through quality control and assessment of skills of local support staff.
• Conduct on-site product training on the product and during installation (optional).
• Coordination of local labor.
• Cost control of resources used and regular reporting to project management.
• Actively contribute to process improvements and proactively take measures to increase the efficiency of on-site activities.

• Completed apprenticeship in the metal construction, electrical or automotive industry, or similar
• Basic knowledge in electrical engineering is a desirable must, further training in electrical engineering is an advantage
• Work experience in assembly & commissioning is an advantage
• Very good German and good English skills, at least B2
• Willingness for national and especially international worldwide assignments with up to 90 % travel time
• Flexible, resilient and communicative team player
• Flair for pragmatic and unconventional solutions with high quality and safety standards

• Exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Interesting and very varied activities/projects, including off-shore assignments
• Well-established and dynamic team
• Open corporate culture
• An attractive benefits package including fixed, travel and meal expenses, as well as a say in the choice of accommodation