Field Service Technician Class A
About The Position
Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly skilled Field Service Technician Class A to support its Transformer Service business across the United States. The role combines hands-on transformer service expertise with field leadership, customer support, and project execution responsibilities. The technician guides crews, works with customers and project teams, and delivers transformer installation, maintenance, testing, repair, and modernization projects. The position involves leading field crews, serving as the primary on-site contact for customers and subcontractors, planning and assigning work, and supporting project planning and execution. The technician performs advanced electrical testing and helps resolve project challenges while training and mentoring other technicians. The role requires compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements
- Associate degree and at least 3 years of professional experience, or high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of transformer field service operations, maintenance, and electrical testing.
- Experience with transformer installation, assembly, vacuum and oil processing, and transformer internal components.
- Ability to work independently in demanding field environments and lead technical teams safely and effectively.
- Valid driver's license.
- Willingness to travel up to 85%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Load Tap Changer (LTC) maintenance.
- Transformer welding experience.
- Class A CDL.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support field crews of 2 to 8 or more technicians during transformer service projects.
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for customers and subcontractors throughout project execution.
- Install, maintain, repair, inspect, relocate, retrofit, and test power transformers and reactors.
- Plan and assign work to optimize safety, efficiency, project schedules, and resource utilization.
- Conduct advanced electrical testing, including TTR, winding resistance, insulation testing, SFRA, DFR, and control cabinet functional checks.
- Support project planning by providing technical expertise on schedules, manpower requirements, and field execution strategies.
- Identify project challenges, nonconformances, and improvement opportunities, and escalate issues for timely resolution.
- Train and mentor technicians while fostering continuous learning and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
- 401(k) with company match and additional contributions.
- Flexible paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs.
- Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.
- Career development opportunities, technical training, mentorship, and cross-functional learning experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
