Field Service Engineer (w/m/d) — Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 65 days ago
Full description
The possibility
Hitachi Energy High Voltage Products is the world-renowned specialist in energy transmission and distribution. The service unit is responsible for the worldwide after sales support of generator circuit breaker systems (GCB) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, additional services, troubleshooting, extensions, conversions and replacements.
Service is the key to success. As a colleague in our global service team, you appreciate the independent, varied and solution-oriented work. After a versatile, practical training in Switzerland and abroad, you will lead GIS installations and maintenance around the world. It offers you a technically challenging position in a multicultural environment.
They can do that.
- Management of multicultural construction sites worldwide for gas-insulated switchgear for the voltage level of 110KV – 550KV
- Responsible for the successful implementation of on-site installation, maintenance and repairs in compliance with contractual deadlines and taking into account local legal requirements
- Responsible for the quality of the work carried out on site by means of quality control and assessment of the skills of local assistants
- Performing product training on site on the product and during installation
- Responsible for evaluating risks and minimizing them.
- Coordination and direction of workers
- Cost control of the resources used and regular reporting to the project management
- Actively participating in process improvements and proactively taking measures to increase the efficiency of on-site activities
Your background
- Completed apprenticeship in the metal construction, electrical or automotive sector
- Basic electrotechnical knowledge is a must, electrotechnical further education is advantageous
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of assembly and commissioning
- Very good German and English skills, at least B2
- Readiness for national and especially international worldwide missions with up to 80% travel activity
- Flexible, resilient and communicative team player
- Flair for pragmatic and unconventional solution search with high quality and safety standards
More about us
- Exciting and varied tasks with a lot of creative scope
- Attractive opportunities for further education and personal development
- Interesting and diverse activities/projects – also with assignments abroad
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Open corporate culture
- Attractive service package including fixed compensation, travel and food costs as well as a say in the choice of accommodation
Questions about this listing
What salary does Hitachi Energy offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 83'000 - 126'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Hitachi Energy. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Hitachi Energy offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Hitachi Energy during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Hitachi Energy?
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