Maintenance Supervisor - PT

Hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of skilled technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee preventive/predictive maintenance, drive reliability initiatives, and partner with production, engineering, and EHS to maximize uptime and asset performance.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate daily work, manage CMMS data, control costs, and champion safety and continuous improvement programs across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with CMMS tools such as SAP PM or eMaint and OSHA safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support maintenance technicians across disciplines.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and ensure quality, timely execution.
• Partner with production to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Use CMMS/EAM systems to manage work orders, backlog, and asset data.
• Support reliability programs including root cause analysis and KPI tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, TPM, or RCM principles.
• Manage spare parts, maintenance costs, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP PM

eMaint

Job description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0146632

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity

Are you energized by leading people, solving complex equipment challenges, and keeping operations running at their best? As a Maintenance Supervisor at Hitachi Energy, you will play a critical role in shaping safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role blends hands‑on leadership with forward‑looking maintenance planning—giving you the opportunity to influence asset reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement across production and facility equipment.

You will guide and develop skilled maintenance technicians while partnering closely with production, engineering, and EHS teams to maximize uptime and performance. From preventive and predictive maintenance planning to reliability initiatives and cost control, your work will directly support our commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, and operational excellence. If you enjoy creating structure, building strong teams, and delivering measurable impact in a collaborative manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and inter-nal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead, coach, and support maintenance technicians across disciplines
• Coordinate daily work assignments and ensure quality, timely execution
• Partner with production to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Use CMMS/EAM systems to manage work orders, backlog, and asset data
• Support reliability programs including root cause analysis and KPI tracking
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, TPM, or RCM principles
• Manage spare parts, maintenance costs, and vendor coordination

Your background

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in a relevant field; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 2+ years in a supervisory, lead, or maintenance planning role
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience with CMMS tools such as SAP PM, eMaint, or similar
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, LOTO, and industrial safety best practices

More about us

• Be part of Hitachi Energy’s mission to advance a sustainable energy future
• Grow your career through learning, leadership development, and global opportunities
• Work in an inclusive, safety-first culture that values collaboration and innovation

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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