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 provides technical leadership in the field, guiding crews, supporting customers, and delivering transformer installation, maintenance, testing, repair, and modernization projects. The technician works with customers, project teams, and field professionals to improve the reliability, performance, and lifecycle of power assets while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence. The technician leads field crews of 2 to 8 or more technicians and serves as the primary on-site contact for customers and subcontractors during project execution. The work includes installation, maintenance, repair, inspection, relocation, retrofit, and testing of power transformers and reactors, along with advanced electrical testing and support for project planning and field execution. The position is based in Santa Fe Springs, California, and requires travel of up to 85%.
Requirements
- Associate degree with at least 3 years of professional experience, or high school diploma/GED with 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 and foster 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
