Maintenance-Facilities Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to keep buildings, utilities and grounds safe, compliant and efficient while teams innovate. You’ll lead a skilled crew, manage budgets, and drive preventive maintenance and upgrades across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire systems.

You will leverage CMMS data, partner across Production, IT, HR, and supplier contracts, and champion energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years in facilities; 3–5 years leading teams in corporate or manufacturing settings.
• Deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire systems.
• Proven success with preventive maintenance and CMMS.
• Skilled in budgeting, contracting, and capital project oversight.
• Certifications such as CFM/FMP are a plus; proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high‑performing maintenance team.
• Build preventive programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.
• Plan and deliver repairs, renovations, and capital projects.
• Manage budgets and negotiate smart vendor contracts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and building codes.
• Run a CMMS to prioritize work and track performance.
• Inspect facilities and drive timely corrective actions.
• Strengthen emergency readiness for outages and incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor contracts

Compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s in Facilities Management/Engineering/Business

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity Help power a sustainable future—right from our front door. As a Facilities & Maintenance Manager at Hitachi Energy, you’ll keep our buildings, utilities, and grounds running safely and efficiently so teams can innovate with confidence. You’ll lead a skilled crew and trusted partners, build preventative maintenance programs that reduce downtime, and deliver upgrades that make our sites smarter, safer, and greener. From HVAC to electrical and fire systems, you’ll apply technical depth and operational rigor to protect people, assets, and uptime. You’ll own budgets and vendor relationships, champion compliance, and turn data from our CMMS into decisions that boost performance. When the unexpected happens, you’ll guide calm, coordinated responses that get us back online—fast. Collaborating across Production, IT, HR, and more, you’ll align facility priorities to business goals and spotlight opportunities for energy conservation and sustainability. If you’re a proactive builder of systems and teams—and you love seeing measurable results—this is your chance to make an immediate, visible impact.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead and coach a high‑performing maintenance team.
• Build preventive programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.
• Plan and deliver repairs, renovations, and capital projects.
• Manage budgets and negotiate smart vendor contracts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and building codes.
• Run a CMMS to prioritize work and track performance.
• Inspect facilities and drive timely corrective actions.
• Strengthen emergency readiness for outages and incidents.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years in facilities; 3–5 years leading teams in corporate or manufacturing settings.
• Deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire systems.
• Proven success with preventive maintenance and CMMS.
• Skilled in budgeting, contracting, and capital project oversight.
• Certifications such as CFM/FMP are a plus; proficiency with Microsoft 365 Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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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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