High Voltage Test Technician - Transformer Services

Hitachi • Earth City, MO

101d

About The Position

Join Hitachi Energy and help shape the future of reliable power delivery. As a High Voltage Test Technician in our Transformer Services team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safety and performance of power grids across the country. This position offers hands-on work with advanced testing equipment, opportunities to travel to customer sites, and the chance to collaborate with experienced engineers and field teams. If you’re looking for a role where your technical skills and problem-solving abilities will directly contribute to the stability and efficiency of critical infrastructure, we invite you to consider this opportunity with Hitachi Energy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of experience in transformer testing or ten years of transformer experience.
• Hands-on experience with both low and high voltage testing methods.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and technical report writing.
• Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mobile high voltage test systems at customer sites.
• Perform advanced electrical tests, including applied and induced voltage, partial discharge localization, and temperature rise.
• Investigate and troubleshoot sources of partial discharge in transformers.
• Analyze and interpret electrical test results to ensure optimal performance.
• Calibrate and maintain specialized test equipment.
• Communicate technical findings and solutions to customers and field crews.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field teams.
• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Health Care: medical, dental, vision, etc.
• Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution.
• Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
• Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.
• Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
• Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees