Plant Repair & Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi Energy · Sharkia, Egypt · Posted 2026-05-19

The Opportunity We are hiring a Plant Repair and Maintenance Engineer to drive the reliability and efficiency of our electrical systems and industrial equipment. This opportunity offers a chance to play a key role in minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and effective troubleshooting, while upholding the highest safety standards. The role also provides exposure to continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver operational excellence.How You'll Make An ImpactPerform maintenance on electrical systems, motors, drives, PLCs, and power panels.Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and implement solutions.Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.Maintain equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, generators, and UPS.Ensure proper functioning of control systems, sensors, and instrumentation.Follow safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and apply LOTO procedures.Support installations, commissioning, and continuous improvement efforts.Coordinate with vendors and recommend reliability and efficiency upgrades.Maintain records and manage spare parts inventory.Provide technical support and training to teams.You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Your background Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.5–8 years of relevant industrial experience.Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, drives, and equipment.Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.Knowledge of safety standards and LOTO procedures.Experience with installation, commissioning, and maintenance.Good communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification that provides innovative power grid technologies and digital solutions to support the transition toward carbon neutrality. The company serves utilities, industries, and infrastructure sectors by optimizing energy systems and integrating renewable energy sources into the grid.

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