Job Description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0111387

Date Posted:

2025-11-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and take the lead in driving reliability, efficiency, and innovation across our manufacturing operations. As our Maintenance Operations Leader, you’ll guide a skilled team in maintaining and improving equipment, infrastructure, and production lines. You’ll play a key role in shaping maintenance strategies, optimizing costs, and ensuring our facilities run at peak performance.

This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, safety, and team development. You’ll collaborate across departments, lead impactful projects, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead maintenance planning and execution for equipment and facilities.
• Manage and monitor the annual maintenance budget.
• Collaborate with engineering to define maintenance plans for new production lines.
• Develop and implement equipment life cycle management procedures.
• Recommend improvements to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld.
• Build and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift and some weekends.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and timekeeping tools (e.g., Kronos).
• Proficiency in MS Office, including PowerPoint.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, we believe in empowering our people through meaningful work and continuous learning.
• We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where innovation and safety are top priorities.
• Join a global leader in energy solutions and help shape a sustainable future.

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