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This role involves contributing to the advancement of power grid technology, impacting the world of power grids positively.\nThe position entails traveling to various sites across the United Kingdom to engage with customers, ensuring the maintenance or surpassing of their service expectations. As part of the role, you will be on an 'on call Rota' to deliver emergency call-out services to existing customers, fostering a dynamic environment within a supportive engineering team committed to offering innovative solutions to our valued customers.\nHow you'll make an impact:\nMaintain the reporting and record system for customer problems, maintenance and fixes.\n\nProvide technical support to both customers and colleagues in evaluating technical requirements and answering associated technical queries.\n\nAssist Sales & Tendering to impart customer and site-specific experience and knowledge.\n\nPreparation of technical & test specifications, test reports.\n\nEnsure compliance with Quality Management System, Safety Procedures and Accountancy Policies.\n\nHelp to maintain customer spares and customer standby systems.\n\nPreparation of method statements, risk assessments for onsite work activities.\n\nEnsure conformity to the Hitachi Energy Electrical safety Management System.\n\nUnderstand the environmental risks associated with the business unit.\n\nYour background:\nProven experience in the industry with a desire to experience nationwide site work\n\nKnowledge of SCADA & RTU’s.\n\nBasic knowledge of power transmission and distribution protection solutions.\n\nCustomer focus and fluent in spoken and written English\n\nHNC/HND in Electrical Engineering\n\nWorking Knowledge of communication networks.\n\nWorking knowledge of IEC61850.\n\nWhat We Offer\nInclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.\n\nCareer Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.\n\nSupportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.\n\nWork-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.\n\nCompetitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.\n\nMore about us\nBring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution - creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams.\nHitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey.\nTalent Partner , Dianne Cooper -  will answer your questions on the position.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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