Field Services Engineer

HappyGlobal Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HappyGlobal Service is seeking a skilled field service engineer to install, commission, and service offshore wind transformers, substations, and switchgear at customer locations in Germany and abroad.

The role requires hands-on HV maintenance, rapid fault diagnostics, and comprehensive reporting. Applicants should have vocational electrician training, with 3+ years in offshore environments and willingness to extensive travel, including overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• Vocational training as electrician/electronics technician with HV exposure.
• Journeyman/Master Electrician preferred for advanced credentials.
• 3+ years field service experience with high-voltage equipment, offshore wind scope desirable.
• Hands-on experience in installing and maintaining offshore wind transformers, substations, and GIS/AIS switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and start-up offshore wind transformers, substations, and switchgear at customer sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on HV equipment in offshore environments.
• Diagnose faults rapidly and provide effective solutions with documented reports.
• Log activities using maintenance software and maintain accurate technical records.

Skills

High-voltage field service

Offshore wind experience

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Documentation & reporting

Education

Vocational training as electrician/electronics technician

Journeyman or Master Electrician (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test equipment

Job description

On-site Installation & Commissioning - Carry out installation, commissioning, and start-up of offshore wind transformers, compact substations, and switchgear at customer locations Maintenance & Repairs - Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on offshore transformers, compact substations, and switchgear. Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting - Rapidly respond to technical issues at customer sites, perform systematic diagnostics, and provide effective solutions. Documentation & Reporting - Use maintenance software to log service activities, prepare field service reports, and maintain technical records. Safety & Compliance - Strictly adhere to internal safety policies and customer site safety regulations, ensuring compliance with NFPA 70 (electrical installations), NFPA 70E (electrical safety in the workplace), and special offshore safety requirements Subcontractor Supervision - Supervise and sign off on work performed by subcontractors within the scope of field maintenance Customer Training & Support - Provide technical training and after sales support to customers on equipment operation and maintenance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Completed vocational training as an electrician/electronics technician (e.g., industrial engineering, energy and building services, automation technology, mechatronics). Additional qualification as a Journeyman or Master Electrician is preferred. Minimum 3 years of field service experience with high-voltage electrical equipment; experience with offshore wind transformers, compact substations, or switchgear is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

Hands-on experience in installation and maintenance of offshore wind transformers, compact substations (E-House), and GIS/AIS switchgear. Proficient in using diagnostic tools and test equipment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with IEC 60076-16 (transformers for wind power) and the IEC 62271 series (switchgear).

Language Skills:

English: Business-proficient-able to conduct technical discussions with US clients independently.

Other Requirements:

Valid work authorization in the Germany, Valid driving licence. High flexibility and willingness to travel extensively and internationally (assignments may last several weeks), including offshore site work.