Service Planner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a highly organized HV Service Planner to join the High Voltage Service team in Smithfield, NSW. You will coordinate field service activities across Australia, ensuring resources, tooling, materials, and personnel are mobilized efficiently.

Working with customers, field teams, sales, and supply chain, you will develop schedules in Salesforce Field Service, manage access, safety, and certifications, and drive on-time delivery and service quality.

Qualifications

• Diploma, TAFE qualification, or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in service planning, scheduling, or field service operations.
• Strong organizational, time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate High Voltage field service activities including installation, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, repair, retrofit, and digitalization projects.
• Develop and maintain service schedules using Salesforce Field Service.
• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, tooling, materials, and logistics.
• Ensure site access, inductions, permits, and certifications are in place before mobilization.
• Monitor service order execution from the project handover through to completion and invoicing.
• Manage order backlogs and support achievement of on-time delivery, revenue, and utilization targets along with customer satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement through reporting, customer feedback, and operational performance monitoring.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma/TAFE or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Location: Smithfield, NSW, Australia

Job ID: R0138762

Date Posted: 2026-07-21

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

At Hitachi Energy, we are driving energy transition with innovative technologies and world-class service solutions. We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Service Planner to join our High Voltage Service team based in Smithfield, NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in service coordination, planning, scheduling, electrical services, or field operations who wants to build a rewarding career in a fast-paced and growing industry.

About the Role

As the HV Service Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of High Voltage service activities across Australia. You will act as the central coordination point between customers, field service teams, sales, supply chain, and project stakeholders to ensure resources, tooling, materials, and personnel are available and mobilized effectively.

How you'll make an impact

• Plan and coordinate High Voltage field service activities including installation & commissioning, inspection, maintenance, repair, retrofit, and digitalization projects.
• Develop and maintain service schedules using Salesforce Field Service Management application.
• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, tooling, materials, and logistics requirements.
• Ensure all site access, inductions, training certifications, permits, and competency requirements are in place before mobilization.
• Monitor service order execution from the project handover through to completion and invoicing.
• Manage order backlogs and support achievement of on-time delivery, revenue, and utilization targets along with customer satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement through reporting, customer feedback, and operational performance monitoring.

About You

• Diploma, TAFE qualification, or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in service planning, scheduling, resource coordination, or field service operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP and/or Salesforce is highly regarded.
• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer or within the high voltage electrical industry will be advantageous.

Why Join Hitachi Energy?

• Career growth and development opportunities within a global business
• Exposure to Australia's critical High Voltage infrastructure projects
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading technical experts
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Our Values

We live by our core values of: Safety – protecting our people, customers, and communities Integrity – doing what is right, every time Quality – delivering excellence in everything we do. We believe in building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, contribute, and grow.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

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.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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