[Hiring] Field Service Technician @Hitachi

Role Description

The Opportunity

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
• Interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings
• Following technical manuals
• Completing detailed service activities that support equipment reliability and safe operation

Working closely with service colleagues and customers, your day-to-day contributions will help extend transformer life, improve performance, and support the dependable operation of power grid infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Qualifications

• 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

• Exposure to advanced power transformer technologies
• Opportunity to collaborate with people who understand the realities of field service and power grid operations
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements