Role overview

Qualifications

A bachelor degree in electrical engineering or similar by experience
At least 2 years as a Field Service Engineer or Site Manager from High Voltage to Low Voltage equipment, assembly, and installation
At least 2 years of experience in Maintenance
Knowledge of Dutch Health, Safety and Environment rules

Responsibilities

Plan project on-site activities with Project Manager including necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones
Coordinate the agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety and environment requirements
Direct supervision of work realization on the basis of contract requirements, technical documentation, schedules and work organization plans
Control project cost for the project site work, monitor actual spend against forecasts and estimate final cost

Key facts

Remote from: Netherlands
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Dutch, English

Hard skills

Project Management Electrical Engineering Maintenance Testing Safety Standards High Voltage Low Voltage Contract Management Organizational Structure

Other skills

Team Management
Verbal Communication Skills
Problem Solving

About the company

Hitachi

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Company details

Company typeXLarge

Company size10001

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Job description

Location:

Remote - South Holland, Netherlands

Job ID:

R0110462

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Embrace Diversity and Innovation!

By joining the GI Service team (GIService) you are responsible for carrying out the planned maintenance and servicing work of the automation, communication and safety systems as well as all other electrotechnical systems on converter stations as well as offshore platforms.

The opportunity

Due to continuous growth of our operations in The Netherlands, we are hiring a Site Manager to join the team. The Site Manager is responsible for leading all on-site activities of a project to assure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule and safety requirements during the start-up, construction and/or erection, commissioning, maintenance phases. Our on-site activities can be based anywhere in Benelux, so you can too. In case of a large distance between home and site, Monday-to- Friday hotel accommodation will be provided by Hitachi Energy.

How you’ll make an impact

Plan project on-site activities with Project Manager including necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones
Coordinate the agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety and environment requirements, site organization and policy
Conduct activities according to the Building Law: notification of start & end site works, construction logbook, permission to use from local authorities
Direct supervision of work realization on the basis of contract requirements, technical documentation, schedules and work organization plans, quality, control and tests
Control project cost for the project site work, monitor actual spend against forecasts and estimate final cost for the same
Coordinate works and acceptance of construction works provided by subcontractors
Ensure correct handling, storage and installation of Hitachi Energy delivered equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material

Your background

A bachelor degree in electrical engineering or similar by experience
At least 2 years as a Field Service Engineer or Site Manager from High Voltage to Low Voltage equipment, assembly, and installation
At least 2 years of experience in Maintenance
Knowledge of Dutch Health, Safety and Environment rules, as well as how to implement them and making sure they are followed
Proficiency in Dutch and English
Very good organization of own work and a team of subordinates.
Driving license category B

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition

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