Hitachi Energy

Overview

As a Field Service Technician within Hitachi Energy’s Service Business, you will perform hands-on service work supporting the installed base of power transformers across customer sites. This role involves field-based installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and advanced service activities, requiring practical problem solving and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site and remote transformer service activities, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacements.
• Execute mechanical and electrical tasks using technical drawings, manuals, and established service instructions.
• Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed.
• Perform internal transformer work such as bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, taping, and contoured joints.
• Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, completing required service logs.
• Coordinate logistics related to resources and spare parts needed for service jobs.
• Support customer needs by understanding equipment condition and site requirements during service execution.
• Identify potential service-related business opportunities through customer interaction and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Associate Degree with 2 years of professional experience or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of professional experience.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing.
• Experience with transformer installation and assembly, vacuum and oil processing, and internal transformer components.
• Understanding of transformer construction and theory of operation, including bushings and current transformers.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel up to 85%.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• This role is based in Santa Fe Springs, California.