Senior Service Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Holidays 24 days

Training & development

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU) seeks a Senior Service Engineer to lead installation, commissioning and maintenance of high‑voltage equipment across Ireland. The role involves on-site and occasional travel, with a hybrid working setup.

You will ensure compliance with safety standards and support customer relationships while continuously improving service delivery. The ideal candidate is a qualified electrician with HV experience, relay programming skills, and a proven background in power

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with High Voltage Power Systems experience.
• Experience in the power sector service & maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of relay programming/fault finding in control & protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, repair and maintenance for customers and the team.
• Ensure conformity to the Hitachi Energy Electrical Safety Management System.
• Maintain relationships with customers and ensure safe site practices.
• Travel to customer sites and perform maintenance, installation, commissioning and repair as required.
• Assist with short-term travel outside Ireland for FAT and commissioning.

Skills

HV Power Systems

Electrician

Relay programming

MS Office

Education

Electrician qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Service Engineer you'll be joining the Grid Integration business reporting to the Country Operations Manager. This varied role will be based on various customer sites throughout Ireland joining a great team culture and a great working environment the encourages you to come as you are and take ownership of your own career with us here at Hitachi Energy.

As the new Senior Service Engineer, you will be expected to travel to customer sites when needed and will be re-quired for significant maintenance tasks and on an impromptu basis main duty will include Installation Commissioning & Maintenance and Repair of the Hitachi Energy and similar manufacturers product portfolio

The position can offer a hybrid nature, with travel to sites as required.

(note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position)

How you’ll make an impact

• Provide technical support, repair and maintenance activity for customers and the team.
• Ensure conformity to the Hitachi Energy Electrical Safety Management System.
• Ensuring a strong relationship with our valued customers.
• To maintain a safe working environment for all site employees & mitigate the risks.
• Ensure ethical behaviours in line with Hitachi Energy code of conduct.
• Maintain Maintenance Management System, complete all customer fault reports & commissioning documentation where required in a timely manner.
• Manage the safety, electrical and environmental risks associated with the service business.
• From time to time a requirement for short term travel outside Ireland to attend customer FAT and Commissioning.

Your background

• Qualified Electrician with High Voltage Power Systems.
• Knowledge of electrical industry, particularly High Voltage areas.
• Relay programming/fault finding knowledge in control & protection.
• Experience of one of, 38KV / 110KV or 220KV/ 400KV Equipment.
• Background in the power sector service & maintenance would be desired.
• Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy offerings of products and services would be ideal but not essential.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Generous bonus scheme.
• 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

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