Location Administration Manager

The Opportunity

General Office Administration & Secretarial Management is accountable for processes and teams in two or more of the following areas: General Office Administration and Clerical Support. Reception/Telephone/Switchboard. Mailroom & Filing Support. Secretarial/Administrative Assistant Support.

Dedicated administration Manager will enhance our engagement and liaison with local authorities, which is crucial for our operations.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Operational Management: Directing daily facility operations, including building repairs, maintenance, and utility management (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Preventive Maintenance: Developing and implementing comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) programs to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental health and safety (EHS) laws, including managing risk assessments and fire safety systems.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Negotiating with and overseeing external contractors, vendors, and service providers for maintenance, security, landscaping, and specialized repairs.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Developing and managing capital and operational budgets (CapEx/OpEx) to achieve cost-efficient operations.
• Facility Improvements: Managing construction projects, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Team Leadership: Supervising maintenance teams, technicians, and custodians, ensuring proper training and performance.
• Emergency Response: Acting as the primary contact for after-hours facility emergencies, such as power outages or security breaches.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and foster a safety-conscious culture.
• Experience: Generally, 5+ years of experience in facility management, maintenance, or engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly to prevent production stoppages.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and MS Office.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred.
• Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or LEED are advantageous.
• Performance Indicators (KPIs). Experience working as an Admin in a Factory/Plant/Manufacturing setup is mandatory.
• Fluency in Kannada is essential.
• Must have strong experience in coordinating with statutory and government bodies such as the Police Department, Fire & Emergency Services, Health Department, Municipality, and other regulatory authorities for obtaining and renewing licenses, permits, and approvals.
• Reduced downtime percentage.
• Budget adherence (planned vs. actual expenditure).
• Preventive maintenance schedule compliance.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required
  
  

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.