Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0131664 Date Posted: 2026-05-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule:  Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Step into a dynamic role where innovation meets impact. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will help power operational excellence by solving complex technical challenges and enhancing the performance of critical plant equipment. This is an opportunity to collaborate across engineering, production, HSE, and quality teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable operations. You will play a key role in shaping continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening a culture of safety and accountability, and ensuring equipment and systems consistently perform at their best. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and making a visible difference on the production floor, this role offers an exciting environment to grow your skills and influence outcomes. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How you'll make an impact Diagnose and resolve equipment and process challenges Lead troubleshooting of machine breakdowns and performance issues Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities Drive preventive maintenance and reliability improvements Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance goals Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives Support maintenance systems, tools, and technology integrations Your background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem solving Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools Effective communication skills and flexibility to support varied shifts More about us Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition and sustainable future Access continuous learning, development programs, and career growth opportunities Collaborate in an inclusive environment that values innovation and teamwork Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified 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 a general inquiry form on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This 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.