Gas Insulated Switchgear Technical Advisor
The Opportunity
We're looking for a GIS Technical Advisor to join our team and play a vital role in strengthening the UK's energy network. In this critical position, you'll be responsible for the safe and timely installation, testing, and maintenance of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) across the UK, helping deliver reliable, sustainable energy solutions.
After completing a comprehensive training program, you'll take ownership of projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and optimal results in line with Hitachi Energy's world-class standards.
How you'll make an impact
- Take ownership of the coordination and execution of on-site installation and maintenance activities
- Use your working knowledge of Gas Insulated Switchgear to make informed decisions on technical matters
- Proactively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects/services are safely and successfully delivered
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement necessary quality assurance measures to minimize project risks
- Build relationships with our customers, pursue new business opportunities, and ensure a high level of satisfaction
- Prepare field-related reports, protocols, and updates on site progress
- Live the Hitachi Energy core values of safety, integrity, and take responsibility for your own actions to ensure the success of our business and its people
Your background
- HNC or equivalent in electro-mechanical engineering
- Experience in the power generation, transmission, and distribution industry or transferable skills
- Experience and/or certification in Gas insulated switchgear installation is desirable (Technical training is provided)
- Proven leadership abilities, capable of managing and motivating teams
- Good analytical and proactive problem-solving skills to handle project challenges
More about us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
- Generous annual leave plus public holidays with the ability to buying & selling leave days
- Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
- Private healthcare for our employees
- Health screening program and Dental Plan
- Maternity, paternity, parental leave
- Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
- Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance-based rewards and recognition
- We operate in a hybrid work environment and work on updating our people lead flexible benefits on a regular basis.
The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location, and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations and some flexible benefits may require employee contribution.
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