Field Service Technician

Sperton Global AS • Village of Highland Falls, NY

53d • Remote

About The Position

Sperton Global AS is partnering with a global leader in power technology and electrical infrastructure to hire a Field Service Technician. This role supports high-voltage power transformers across the United States. It is a full-time, remote and field-based position requiring up to 85 percent travel to customer sites. The technician will provide hands-on field service support, assisting customers with the installation, maintenance, and restoration of electrical assets ranging from 69kV to 550kV. Responsibilities include installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and end-of-life services, often in challenging field conditions. The role emphasizes contributing to equipment reliability, extending transformer life, and ensuring dependable power grid infrastructure operation.

Requirements

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available.
• Associate Degree with 2 years of professional work experience, or High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of professional work experience.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing on high-voltage equipment (69kV to 550kV).
• 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 percent.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site and remote service activities including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and replacements on high-voltage power transformers.
• 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.
• Conduct transformer field testing, including transformer turns ratio, power factor and dissipation factor, insulation resistance, and contact resistance testing.
• Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed.
• Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, including completing all required logs and supporting dissolved gas and oil quality analysis.
• 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 all applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for technical training and career development.
• Supportive team environment with exposure to varied customer sites and challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree