Field Service Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd in Smithfield, NSW, is seeking an experienced HV electrical technician to perform installation, testing, commissioning, and energization support for high voltage assets. You will interpret drawings, follow safety standards, and contribute to reliable power systems.

You will diagnose faults, repair components, support retrofit projects, manage SF6 handling, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, or related field is an advantage.
• A-Grade Electrician with 3+ years HV equipment servicing experience.
• Strong understanding of high voltage systems and substation operations.
• Reading electrical drawings and schematics.
• Basic knowledge of digital substation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, testing, and commissioning of HV equipment, including pre-commissioning checks and energization support.
• Repair or replace defective components and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Retrofit and modernization projects for aging HV assets, including SF6 gas handling and environmental compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and safety procedures.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy's values of safety and integrity in daily work.

Skills

A-Grade Electrician

HV systems

Reading drawings

Substation operations

Electrical safety

Education

Electrical/Power Engineering diploma/degree

Tools

AIS/GIS/Hybrid Switchgear

GCB

CTs & VTs

Disconnectors

Job description

Deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality lifecycle services for high voltage equipment by ensuring optimal performance from installation through to end-of-life. Through technical expertise, proactive maintenance, and customer-focused execution, the role supports the continuous operation, efficiency, and sustainability of power systems while upholding the highest standards of safety, innovation, and service excellence aligned with Hitachi Energy’s portfolio.

Job details

• Location: Smithfield, NSW, Australia
• Remote: No
• Job schedule: Full time
• Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
• Company name: HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

How you’ll make an impact:

• You will perform installation, testing, and commissioning of HV equipment, execute pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, and energization support, interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals, ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and safety procedures, conduct scheduled inspections and condition assessments, perform preventive maintenance activities to maximize asset life and reliability.

• You will repair or replace defective components (mechanical, electrical, control), perform emergency breakdown response and restoration activities, carry out root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.

• You will retrofit and modernization projects for aging HV assets, improve system performance, safety, and digital integration, perform advanced electrical testing and diagnostic assessments and interpret test results and generate technical reports, SF₆ gas density and leak detection, manage SF₆ gas handling, recovery, and environmental compliance.

• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, or related field is an advantage.

• A-Grade Electrician. More than 3years of experience in HV equipment servicing (OEMs, substations, utilities).

• Strong understanding of high voltage systems and substation operations.

• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following is highly advantageous: AIS/GIS/Hybrid Switchgear, GCB, CTs and VTs and Disconnectors.

• Proficiency in reading electrical drawings and schematics.

• Basic knowledge of digital substation technologies is an advantage.

More about us:

• At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

• International working environment and empowering working culture.

• On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.

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