Field Service Engineer

The Opportunity

The Field Service Engineer - Grid Integration lead all on-site activities of a project to assure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start-up, construction and/or erection, commissioning, maintenance phases.

You’ll plan project on-site activities with the Project Manager including necessary local resources, equipment and milestones; coordinate agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy; oversee site coordination and monitoring; manage from receiving the assigned site area from the customer or Project Manager to handing over to the end customer on completion day; coordinate all on-site activities to ensure successful execution of start-up, construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.

You’ll serve as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers as well as other local organizations such as authorities, banks and suppliers to ensure their active support of field activities.

You’ll ensure a detailed and up-to-date construction Health & Safety (HSE) plan is in place for each work package, compliant with the Hitachi Energy HSE plan; ensure all on-site resources are properly trained on company health, safety and environment policy; proactively promote health and safety considerations to project partners; be empowered to suspend any activities on site in case of OHS violation and take necessary steps to protect Hitachi Energy employees and others from risk.

You’ll ensure correct handling, storage and installation of Hitachi Energy-delivered equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material.

You’ll manage on-site sub-contractors hired by Hitachi Energy to ensure necessary quality and progress to meet delivery date and standards.

You’ll control project costs for the project site work, monitor actual spend against forecast, estimate final cost, manage petty cash and have delegated authority for local purchasing within agreed limits.

You’ll ensure documentation is updated, the document handling system is maintained, and latest revisions are used for construction work on site.

You’ll ensure, with HR support, that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed; guide, motivate and develop direct and indirect reports within HR policies; coordinate local accommodation, site facilities, office equipment, petty cash, etc.

You’ll ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines; live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

• Diploma/bachelor training in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years in service experience in power sectors with focus on 66 kV and above transmission networks
• 5 to 8 years in service experience in power sectors
• Sound knowledge of and hands-on experience in servicing, maintaining, commissioning and repairing products and industry/sector specifics
• Good understanding of transmission regulations and current H&S legislation
• Leadership skills to lead a Project Site team and customer interaction
• Proven leadership, collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English communication

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for growth and development, ensuring our team can thrive and achieve their career goals. We provide a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development.

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (including dental care and optical)
• Central Provident Fund (CPF)
• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, hospitalization leave, exam leave, etc.)
• Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. We employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting