Overview
In this role, you will provide hands-on field service support for power transformers, helping customers install, maintain, and restore critical electrical assets. Your work will include installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and end-of-life services, often performed on-site in challenging field conditions.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-site and remote service activities including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and replacements.
- Support customer operations by addressing technical issues and anticipating service needs.
- Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, instructions, and technical manuals.
- Complete internal transformer work such as bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, taping, and contoured joints.
- Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed.
- Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, including completing required logs.
- Coordinate logistics for service jobs, including tools, resources, and spare parts.
- Contribute ideas for product and process improvements that enhance operations and customer service.
- 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 work experience or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of professional work experience.
- Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing.
- Familiarity with transformer installation and assembly, vacuum and oil processing, and internal transformer components.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel up to 85%.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders.
Benefits
Additional Information
- Working at Hitachi Energy offers exposure to advanced power transformer technologies and the opportunity to collaborate with people who understand the realities of field service and power grid operations.
- Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.
- A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
- Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
- Competitive health and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.