Application Guide

How to Apply for GIS Technical Advisor

at HITACHI ENERGY

🏢 About HITACHI ENERGY

Hitachi Energy is uniquely positioned at the forefront of the global energy transition, combining Hitachi's digital innovation with ABB's power grid legacy to create sustainable energy solutions. Working here means contributing directly to building carbon-neutral energy systems while being part of a global technology leader with strong UK presence. Their commitment to both technical excellence and environmental impact makes them an attractive employer for engineers passionate about meaningful work.

About This Role

As a GIS Technical Advisor, you'll be the primary technical authority for Gas Insulated Switchgear installation and maintenance across UK projects, ensuring safe execution while building customer relationships. This role directly impacts grid reliability and the transition to sustainable energy by maintaining critical infrastructure. You'll balance hands-on technical coordination with strategic stakeholder management to deliver complex energy projects successfully.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day typically starts with reviewing site reports and coordinating with field teams across multiple UK locations, troubleshooting technical issues remotely while planning upcoming installations. You might spend midday conducting virtual safety briefings, updating project documentation, and consulting with engineering teams on GIS specifications. The afternoon often involves customer calls to discuss project progress, followed by quality assurance reviews and planning for next week's site visits or training sessions.

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🎯 Who HITACHI ENERGY Is Looking For

  • An electro-mechanical engineer with HNC/equivalent who understands both electrical systems and mechanical assembly requirements for high-voltage equipment
  • Someone with power industry experience who can translate technical GIS knowledge into practical on-site decisions and risk mitigation strategies
  • A natural leader who can coordinate field teams while collaborating with diverse stakeholders including customers, contractors, and internal engineering groups
  • A proactive problem-solver who anticipates project challenges in remote work settings and maintains meticulous documentation and safety compliance

📝 Tips for Applying to HITACHI ENERGY

1

Highlight specific experience with switchgear, substations, or high-voltage equipment installation - even if not GIS specifically - to demonstrate transferable skills

2

Quantify your leadership impact in previous roles (e.g., 'managed 3-person team on 6-month substation upgrade' or 'reduced installation time by 15% through improved coordination')

3

Mention any safety certifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, or industry-specific) and quality assurance experience relevant to power infrastructure projects

4

Demonstrate understanding of remote work challenges by describing how you've successfully managed distributed teams or coordinated site activities without daily supervision

5

Reference Hitachi Energy's sustainability mission explicitly, showing how your technical work aligns with their carbon-neutral goals

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience with power transmission/distribution equipment and how it prepares you for GIS-specific challenges', 'Examples of successfully coordinating complex installations while maintaining safety compliance and stakeholder relationships', 'How your problem-solving approach has resolved technical issues in field settings, particularly with remote coordination', "Your motivation to contribute to sustainable energy infrastructure and why Hitachi Energy's mission resonates with your career goals"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Hitachi Energy's specific UK projects and their role in National Grid's network development plans
  • → The company's recent sustainability reports and carbon-neutral targets to understand their strategic priorities
  • → Technical specifications of Hitachi Energy's GIS product lines and their applications in renewable energy integration
  • → UK-specific safety regulations (HSE, Electricity at Work Regulations) relevant to high-voltage installation work

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you had to make a critical technical decision during equipment installation without immediate supervisor access
2 How would you handle a situation where safety protocols conflict with project timeline pressures on a remote site?
3 What experience do you have with the specific challenges of Gas Insulated Switchgear versus other high-voltage equipment?
4 How have you previously identified and pursued new business opportunities while maintaining existing customer relationships?
5 Describe your approach to training or mentoring field teams on technical procedures and safety measures
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic engineering experience without highlighting power industry or high-voltage equipment specifics
  • Failing to demonstrate how you work independently in remote/field settings - this role requires strong self-management
  • Overemphasizing office-based engineering experience without sufficient field coordination or hands-on installation examples

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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