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Hitachi Energy
South Boston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026
The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in shaping efficient production processes that power progress worldwide. As a Production Planning Specialist, you’ll help ensure smooth operations, timely delivery, and exceptional customer experiences. This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment where innovation meets collaboration. You’ll gain exposure to diverse projects, cutting-edge tools, and a team committed to excellence. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Develop and maintain production plans and timelines.
  • Use capacity planning tools and SAP to manage material requirements.
  • Monitor workflows and equipment utilization for optimal efficiency.
  • Compile, analyze, and report operational data accurately.
  • Support coordinators and assist with complex operational activities.
  • Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.
  • Identify and resolve potential project delays proactively.
  • Participate in meetings to track project progress and quality.

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in a planning role if no degree.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • SAP knowledge preferred.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Must have work authorization in the United States.

More About Us

  • We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.
  • Enjoy opportunities for growth, learning, and global collaboration.
  • Be part of a culture that values safety, integrity, and innovation.

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.

For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.

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