Site Manager

Location:
Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan
Job ID:
R0147829
Date Posted:
2026-10-22
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy Service is a trusted lifecycle partner, providing customers with secure, sustainable, and innovative service solutions, globally.
Our Service offerings empower customers & partners to holistically manage the asset lifecycle—from start-of-life (e.g., Install & Commission), through services designed to strengthen operational-life (e.g., Upgrade, Repair & Extend), to end-of-life activities (e.g., Replace & Decommission).
How you’ll make an impact
■ Role
1.You will serve as site supervisor for installation, renovation, and renewal work related to GCB, GIS, TR.
2.You will act as the coordination point with customers, partner companies, and internal departments.
3.You will take charge of safety, quality, and process management on site.
4.You will lead on-site operations from construction planning to completion and handover.
■ Main Job Duties
1.You will oversee construction as a site representative or site supervisor for installation, maintenance, and renovation of GCB, GIS, and TR.
2.You will coordinate with clients, prime contractors, partner companies, and internal related departments.
3.You will develop construction plans, manage schedules, allocate personnel, and define work procedures.
4.You will develop and implement risk assessments and safety construction plans before work begins.
5.You will strictly comply with Hitachi Energy's quality standards, work standards, and HSE requirements.
6.You will identify process delays, quality defects, and on-site issues early and implement corrective actions.
7.You will act as the safety management officer on site and promote the achievement of zero accidents and no disasters.
8.You will supervise Field Service Engineers and workers at partner companies.
9.You will oversee testing, inspection, and handover operations to improve customer satisfaction.
10.You will prepare reports and conduct project reviews after construction completion.
11.You will build relationships with customers to create opportunities for additional services and renewal projects.
12.You will take short-term and long-term business trips to various sites within Japan.
13.You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
14.Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
■ Education
1. A degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering is a plus.
■ Experience
1. At least 5 years of on-site experience related to GIS, GCB, or TR is preferred.
2. Experience as a site manager, site supervisor, or construction supervisor is a plus.
3. Experience in power plants, substations, or heavy electrical equipment construction is preferred.
■ Technology & Qualifications
1. A Level 1 Electrical Construction Management Engineer qualification is preferred.
2. Project management-related qualifications are preferred.
3. Hitachi Energy Certification Level 4 or 5
4. Knowledge of safety management and risk assessment
5. Knowledge of process management and quality control
6.Ability to apply digital tools and data in routine business and support activities with growing independence.
7.Ability to use business systems, productivity tools such as AI, and data outputs from SAP, Power BI, or Salesforce to support planning, reporting, coordination, and decision support.
8, Ability to identify simple opportunities to improve business processes using available digital tools and technology-enabled solutions.
■ linguistics
1. Ability to read technical documents in English is a plus.
2. Communication skills with overseas customers and overseas FSEs are preferred
■ Desired Competencies
1. Safety First Awareness and Judgment
2. High leadership
3. Customer Orientation
4. problem-solving ability
5. Coordination and negotiation skills
6. Autonomous Initiative
7. Communication skills with stakeholders
■ Expected Outcomes
1. Thorough and enforced safety awareness and safety behaviors
2. Achieving zero accidents and no disasters
3. Completion of Construction by Adhering to Schedule
4. Prevention of Quality Nonconformities
5. Improved customer satisfaction
6. Improving on-site profitability
7. Training of young FSEs (Field Service Engineers) and workers at partner companies
More about us
Working Conditions and benefits:
Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.
Hybrid working style applicable.
Benefits:
1. Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance
2. Paid leave
3. Bereavement leave
4. Wedding leave
5. Maternity leave
6. Spousal maternity leave
7. Parental leave
8. Nursing care leave
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Yini Cai, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yini-cai/

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