The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy located in Alamo, TN is seeking an Electro-mechanical Repair Lead to join its team. In this position, you will follow safety and work procedures to perform/Oversee preventative maintenance, routine mechanical and/or electrical repairs on production and processing equipment. The selected candidate will perform/oversee troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and replace electrical and/or mechanical components as necessary to ensure maximum uptime and customer satisfaction is achieved. Modify equipment as assigned by the planner/scheduler to support a continuous improvement culture.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures including Lock-Out-Tag-Out
- Provide/Assist unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
- Work with the engineering department to ensure the plant is running efficiently.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machines and plant equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance on machines, Updating the PM program as needed to better support customer satisfaction.
- Work with the planner/Scheduler to ensure the team is up to date and current on assigned PM's, Assist where needed to ensure machine reliability.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and constructively in a team environment.
- Must be able to read/follow blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings and technical manuals.
- Working knowledge of 24v - 480V equipment, how to safely troubleshoot, diagnose and repair.
- Troubleshoot/repair systems or equipment including hydraulic systems, transformers, motors, DC circuitry, PLCs, variable frequency drives, relays, switches, position sensing devices and printed circuit boards
- Monitor and document observations, settings, readings, meters, gauges as needed.
- Proficient in using common electrical/mechanical devices. Ex. multi-meter, amp-probe, megger, calipers, micrometers, dial indicator.
- Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities as needed.
- Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
- Basic welding and cutting, including acetylene torch, plasma, stick, tig and brazing.
- Secure and complete required department work order documentation Ex. Confined space, Hot work permits, etc.
- Record all work timely in a CMMS software.
- Responsible for housekeeping in his/her work area.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the planner/scheduler.
- Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your Background
- Associate’s degree in an engineering discipline or industrial maintenance/electrician certificate from an accredited trade school.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Publication date : 2026-07-09
