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Service Manager - BESS

1 week ago• Lilydale, Australia

The Opportunity
We are looking for a strong Services Manager for our Power Conversion Systems / Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Your background will be BESS systems, Solar/wind/power generation services. You will be responsible for managing the services business of the PCS portfolio with a specific focus on our service agreements throughout Australia, and Asia.

How you'll make an impact

  • Lead and manage BESS and Inverter service teams, allocating resources, driving performance, and ensuring successful project and service delivery.
  • Execute SLAs and unplanned service activities while managing scope, schedule, quality, costs, risks, and resources.
  • Monitor project financial performance, including invoicing, budgets, expenses, cash flow, and profitability.
  • Act as the primary customer contact, managing stakeholder relationships, escalations, and customer satisfaction.
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements, safe work practices, and risk controls.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve field issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Prepare and maintain project and service documentation, including scope of work, schedules, quality, and EHS records.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain to procure services and materials, evaluate supplier proposals, and support negotiations and claims management.
  • Provide leadership, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement by enhancing processes, tools, standards, and team capabilities across the organization.

Your Background
  • Degree qualifications in Engineering (Electrical / Controls), or equivalent or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems engineering.
  • High level of technical aptitude in power systems, power generation, electrical engineering.
  • 5 years +' Experience in site execution and delivery of large power system-based services including power automation, generation or control, Battery Energy Storage or Inverter based technology services.
  • Exposure to Power Generation asset management.
  • Advanced computer skills including engineering software applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and high attention to detail.
  • Proactive and highly organized including timeliness and ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Highly flexible and demonstrable problem-solving skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Lilydale, Australia
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-223126
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-29T19:18:52

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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