Field Service Technician Class C

Hitachi • Santa Fe Springs, CA

20h • $37 • Onsite

About The Position

This field-based role supports transformer and substation service activities across customer sites in the United States. As a Field Service Technician, you will perform hands-on mechanical service, inspection, maintenance, and repair work on power equipment in electrical substations. The work is practical, physically active, and centered on resolving real-world operating issues that affect the safe and reliable performance of power systems. You will work directly at customer sites, supporting service execution, troubleshooting equipment concerns, and contributing to lifecycle maintenance activities. The role requires adaptability to changing site conditions, close coordination with site leaders and service teams, and attention to detail when documenting work performed. Your presence in the field plays a direct role in helping customers maintain dependable electrical infrastructure while operating safely in demanding industrial environments. This position 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
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
• Experience performing mechanical work in industrial or field environments
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and extended periods of standing, bending, and walking
• Valid driver’s license with availability to travel up to 85%
• Familiarity with basic computer usage for data entry and service documentation

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL
• welding experience

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical service work on electrical equipment located in substations
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials at job sites to identify defects or causes of equipment issues
• Service, repair, and adjust mechanical components of power equipment
• Review equipment conditions and available data to determine appropriate corrective actions
• Operate and maintain vacuum oil processors and oil handling equipment under site direction
• Complete vacuum oil processing logs and required site documentation
• Support transformer testing activities at customer locations
• Use internal and external computer systems to enter, process, and manage service-related information
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Benefits

• Opportunities to work on technologies that support the reliability of electrical infrastructure
• Collaboration with experienced field service personnel and transformer service teams
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements, where applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED