Field Service Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Field Service Manager to lead the GIS field service team and oversee high-voltage service operations across the United States. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer responsiveness, with heavy collaboration with Sales on opportunities.

You will develop service strategies, drive performance, and ensure adherence to company policies while guiding a skilled team. Travel 30–40% domestically and 5% internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 8–10 years in electrical power/utility sectors.
• Minimum 3 years of people management in project-based environment.
• Experience with high-voltage installation, testing, SF6 gas-handling.
• Experience with up to 800 kV equipment; GIS and GCB knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the GIS field service team with clear goals.
• Oversee high-voltage field service operations, quality, and compliance.
• Develop customer relationships and pursue service opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales on contracts and improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management.

Skills

People management

Project management

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

## Field Service ManagerApply: Virtual: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: R0147110**Location:**Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America**Job ID:**R0147110**Date Posted:**2026-10-12**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**Yes**Job Description:**## The OpportunityYou will manage the GIS field service team and maintain broad oversight of field service operations supporting high-voltage power system equipment. You will establish organizational goals, implement cost-effective operating plans, and oversee service quality, customer responsiveness, contractual compliance, employee performance, and operational improvement. Working with customers and internal groups, including Sales and commercial operations, you will help develop service strategies, identify business opportunities, support contract pursuits, and take action to improve customer satisfaction while protecting company interests. You will also manage the implementation of productivity tools, provide technical guidance, develop team capabilities, and ensure operations follow company policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines. This position reports to Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and may be performed remotely from any location in the United States.## How You’ll Make an Impact* Manage and take full ownership of the GIS field service team.* Establish organizational goals and implement cost-effective operating plans.* Oversee high-voltage field service operations, service quality, customer responsiveness, and contractual compliance.* Develop customer relationships and coordinate strategies that support customer satisfaction and company interests.* Collaborate with Sales and commercial operations on business opportunities and contract pursuits.* Promote fair treatment, resolve workplace conflicts, and manage employee coaching, development, training, and performance.* Improve operations through ongoing reviews, remedial actions, alternative methods, equipment, and productivity tools.* Provide technical guidance and support to senior managers while promoting independent action and operational improvement.* Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.## Your Background* Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.* Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.* Eight to ten years of relevant industry experience in the electrical power, energy, utility, industrial, infrastructure, or related technology sectors, including at least three years of people management experience in a project-based environment.* Experience executing and overseeing high-voltage installation, commissioning, repair, filling, life-extension, construction, maintenance, electrical and mechanical testing, and SF6 gas-handling activities, with solid mechanical and electrical aptitudes and knowledge of electrical testing.* Experience with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and SAP; hands-on knowledge of equipment up to 800 kV and technologies such as Point on Wave, radiography, DTB, LTB, GIS, and GCB is preferred.* Fluent English communication and able written, customer, and team collaboration skills; willingness to travel domestically 30–40% and internationally 5%.## More About UsYou will have opportunities to build your capabilities while contributing to the future of energy.* Work with innovative technologies shaping the future of energy.* Collaborate with experienced professionals in a team-focused environment.* Access learning platforms and career development programs.* Receive attractive health and retirement benefits.* Benefit from paid leave and flexible work arrangements.