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Hitachi Energy

Site Supervisor - New Installations Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) 80-100% (f/m/d)

Zurich, Switzerland

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. The Service unit is responsible for the worldwide after sales support of generator circuit-breaker (GCB) systems and gas insulated switchgears (GIS), including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, added value services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits and replacements.

Service is the key to success. As a colleague in our globally active service team, you will appreciate the independent, varied and solution-oriented work. After a versatile, practice-oriented training in Switzerland and abroad, you will lead new GIS installations around the globe. A technically challenging position in a multicultural environment awaits you.

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You can expect an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow in it.

Senior as well as junior applications are welcome!

Your responsibilities:

- Managing multicultural construction sites worldwide for gas insulated switchgear for the voltage level of 110KV - 550KV.

- Responsible for the successful execution of on-site installation / maintenance / repairs in compliance with contractual deadlines and in compliance with local legal requirements.

- Responsible for the quality of work performed on site through quality control and assessment of skills of local support staff.

- Conduct on-site product training on the product and during installation (optional).

- Coordination of local labor.

- Cost control of resources used and regular reporting to project management.

- Actively contribute to process improvements and proactively take measures to increase the efficiency of on-site activities.

Your background:

- Completed apprenticeship in the metal construction, electrical or automotive industry, or similar

- Basic knowledge in electrical engineering is a desirable must, further training in electrical engineering is an advantage

- Work experience in assembly & commissioning is an advantage

- Very good German and good English skills, at least B2

- Willingness for national and especially international worldwide assignments with up to 90 % travel time

- Flexible, resilient and communicative team player

- Flair for pragmatic and unconventional solutions with high quality and safety standards

We offer:

- Exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom

- Attractive training and development opportunities

- Interesting and very varied activities/projects, including off-shore assignments

- Well-established and dynamic team

- Open corporate culture

- An attractive benefits package including fixed, travel and meal expenses, as well as a say in the choice of accommodation

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Client-provided location(s): Zürich, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-72415
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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