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About the Role

Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has a strong track record with over 4,000 projects delivered in the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio covers a wide array of transmission and substation applications, designed to ensure reliable and efficient system integration for the future digital electric network while minimizing environmental impact. We integrate systems, solutions, and services from our DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions like offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. Additionally, we provide Power Consulting for key energy system segments such as renewables, transmission distribution, and e-transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

Execute on-site commissioning and testing activities during power grid integration deployment projects.
Provide technical customer support, including troubleshooting, repairing, and testing, both on-site and remotely during warranty and post-warranty periods.
Coordinate field technical activities with Hitachi Energy factory engineers, sub-suppliers, and subcontractors to meet project requirements.
Support sales activities for operation and maintenance business development as a core member of the technical competence team.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Adhere to core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions and caring for colleagues and the business.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree.
Possess at least 3 years of experience in field maintenance or construction of power grid systems.
Have basic knowledge of the power grid industry and business aspects.
Demonstrate skill in operation and maintenance activities for substation equipment.
Possess technical knowledge of power grid system configuration.
Have knowledge of technical documentation and drawings related to power grid systems.
Be proficient in JEC, JEM, and Electrical equipment technical standards.
Have high fluency in Japanese (native level speaking, reading, and writing).
Have experience with business communication with domestic and overseas suppliers.
Possess fair communication skills in English.
Be familiar with IEC standards (advantageous).
Hold Japanese certificates and licenses related to electrical activities (advantageous).

Skills

Troubleshooting
Repairing
Testing
Technical customer support
Field technical activity execution
Coordination with factory engineers, sub-suppliers, and subcontractors
Sales support
Operation and maintenance activity for substation equipment
Power grid system configuration
Technical documentation and drawing interpretation
JEC standards proficiency
JEM standards proficiency
Electrical equipment technical standards proficiency
Japanese language proficiency (native level)
Business communication (domestic and overseas)
English language proficiency (fair)
IEC standards familiarity (advantageous)
Japanese electrical certificates and licenses (advantageous)

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full time
Hybrid working style applicable

Experience Level

At least 3 years’ experience of field maintenance or construction of power grid systems

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Employment insurance
Industrial injury insurance
Health insurance
Pension insurance
Paid leave
Bereavement leave
Wedding leave
Maternity leave
Spousal maternity leave
Parental leave
Nursing care leave

About the Company

Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years.
Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact.
We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors.
We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.
Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.
Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires.
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.
Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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