Field Service Technician Class B
About The Position
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, performed both independently and with direction depending on task complexity. You will work directly with customers in industrial and utility environments to restore equipment to safe, reliable operation, respond to service needs, and support lifecycle activities such as upgrades, retrofits, and end-of-life replacements. The work requires practical problem solving in the field, reading and applying technical drawings and manuals, and safely executing mechanical and electrical tasks that support the long-term performance of critical power infrastructure. This role is based in Santa Fe Springs, California.
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%
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
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Benefits
- Competitive health and retirement benefits
- Paid leave and flexible work arrangements, where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
