Field Service Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC is seeking a Field Service Manager in Livermore, CA to lead and develop a team of field service technicians. The role emphasizes customer-focused service, training, and proactive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.

You will report to the Director, Field Service and drive service excellence across regional accounts, coordinating with operations for strategy, scheduling, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Five+ years field service experience in the compressed air industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of service technicians.
• Provide training and support for technician advancement.
• Ensure 24/7 emergency service capability in the region.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve service quality and profitability.

Skills

Five plus years field service

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Technical training

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

## Field Service ManagerApply: Onsite: (SUL)Livermore, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R0145044**Location:**(SUL)Livermore, CA**Job ID:**R0145044**Date Posted:**2026-09-14**Company Name:**HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****Job title:**Field Service Manager**Location:**Livermore, CA**Reports to:**Director, Field Service Hitachi Air Centers**Compensation:**$130,000 - $150,000 per year plus Variable Compensation**The Company: Hitachi Global Air Power**At Hitachi Air Centers, you'll join a team of passionate professionals who are focused on delivering value, building lasting partnerships, and creating an outstanding customer experience. Every role contributes to our shared goal of helping our customers succeed.Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference every day through service, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.Our team is dedicated to helping customers maximize productivity, improve reliability, and keep their operations running efficiently. Through expert service, technical knowledge, parts support, and customized system solutions, we serve as trusted partners to businesses across a wide range of industries.What sets us apart is our commitment to customer relationships. We don't just support equipment—we support the people and businesses that depend on it. Our teams work closely with customers to understand their unique needs, solve challenges, and deliver responsive, reliable service when it matters most.At Hitachi Air Centers, our mission is summarized in these three basic statements:* Provide consultive design and equipment selection support to ensure our customers’ systems are reliable and efficient* Provide best in class field service and customer service support to those who rely on us every day to keep production up and running* Provide the above at a competitive price**Summary of the position:**The Field Service Manager’s core responsibility is to the HAC customer experience as well as training and developing the organization’s field service technicians. The role includes managing a team of service technicians, guidance and support for the HAC technician advancement program, technician follow up calls, in person training on all systems, customer in person visits and assists on the direct contact for maintaining the customer relationships. This position works in cooperation with the Service Operations Manager in implementing and managing the HAC’s service procedures. The candidate should exhibit dynamic leadership and communication skills with an emphasis on team building and customer engagement.**Duties and responsibilities:*** High Level Business Objectives: + Work with Service Operations Manager to develop a market strategy aimed toward account retention and services growth in the region. + Coordinate with General Manager on select activities/initiatives to improve the customer experience and improve store profitability. + Develop a team of highly knowledgeable and motivated Service Technicians and assist them in achieving their personal and professional goals. + Provide training and billable service work as required* Services Leadership: + Work with Service Operations Manager to facilitate a plan to always provide reliable 24-hour emergency service support for our customer base. + Identify potential service technician candidates and work with HR to bring them to the company to enhance the team and meet the objectives of the company. + Assess performance of service technicians. + Ensure that all service technicians are trained and receive certifications in all relevant aspects of industrial equipment repair and maintenance commensurate with their tenure with the company. + Ensure all service personnel have a working knowledge of all computer programs supplied by the company to fulfill the responsibilities assigned to them. + Maintain technician staffing at appropriate levels for business requirements. + Ensure warranty work is completed in accordance with manufacturer flat rate guidelines while assisting the warranty coordinator in providing required documentation for efficient claims processing. + Responsible for professionalism of service technicians, cleanliness of trucks, providing and maintaining the fleet of specialized tools, and maintaining a relationship with our uniform supplier in cooperation with the Director of Operations in keeping with the Hitachi/Sullair brand.* Compliance/Miscellaneous: + Work with EHS Manager to ensure compliance of EH&S policies in accordance with organizational and local requirements. + Maintain a clean, safe, working environment. + Attend training with the Sullair factory to stay current on product offerings and technologies. + Travel as required to drive business activities and attend training. 80% Field / 20% Office + Demonstrate flexibility/teamwork as additional items will be required to help grow the business. + May involve multi-branch location responsibilities**Education**:* Associate degree preferred but not required.* Technical Training/Certifications in the compressed air industry is a plus.* High School Diploma Required**Position Requirements:*** Five plus years’ field service experience in the compressed air industry.* Proven leadership experience with strong written and verbal communication.* Strong understanding of Microsoft office suite.* Experience with ERP systems a plus.**Direct reports:*** Service TechniciansThe successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi’s Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.