Field Service Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Service Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and inspecting electrical systems. This position offers the chance to work with diverse clients, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. With responsibilities ranging from installation to troubleshooting, you'll be at the forefront of innovative solutions in the power sector. Embrace a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers excellent career growth opportunities. If you're ready to make an impact and drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Inclusive Work Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team

Work-Life Balance

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer/Technician with over 5 years’ experience in power sector services.
• Completed basic electrical switchgear & transformer maintenance course.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain switchgear & transformers up to 33kv.
• Provide technical support and manage service team apprentices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Customer focus

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds 236 or 232 certificate

NVQ equivalent

Tools

Oil management system

Database management

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

The primary role is to perform a variety of Service tasks, identify technical problems and make analysis through remote or on-site activity in any Service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.) for a variety of Clients from the industrial and commercial sectors many of which are blue chip. Focus will be on taking responsibility for the successful and safe execution of inspection and maintenance services, on time, to budget and the clients satisfaction.

How you’ll make an impact

Key Undertakings

• Installation, Inspection & maintenance of switchgear & transformers up to 33kv
• Manage inspection & maintenance reports on data bases.
• Installation of protection relays & control cabling
• Ensure the productivity of projects and service work.
• 24/7 On-Call Support standby Rota.
• Take full responsibility for the delivery, collection & control of insulating oil using Oil management system.
• Provide input into the tendering process for service work and projects.
• Ensure conformity to the Electrical safety Management System.
• Applies safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reports unsafe practices and incidents.
• Ensure all materials and parts are identified specified and procured
• Troubleshooting - identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshoots equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future

Hitachi Power Grids People

• Provide Technical support for the team and customers.
• Lead, Manage and develop the Substation Service Team apprentices
• Identify client requirements, liaising with internal and external suppliers with close liaison with Sales, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Planning, Engineering and Commercial functions.

Hitachi Power Grids Organisation

• Contribute to the Substation Service budget in terms of orders/revenue and EBIT
• Develop and obtain the governance approval (risk review) in accordance with Hitachi Power Grids policy
• UK travel in line with business requirements

Customer

• Interact and support contracted customers and their expectation of the Service product
• Ensure legal compliance for customers
• Participate in and assist with sales to customers.

Your Background

Essential

• Experienced and qualified Engineer/Technician with >5 years’ experience
• Knowledge of and third Party MV Products.
• Strong background in the power sector service & maintenance.
• Demonstrate excellent customer focus.
• Completed basic electrical switchgear & transformer maintenance course.
• City & Guilds 236 or 232 certificate or equivalent NVQ.
• Full driving license

Desirable

• Experienced in HV, MV and LV cable jointing
• IOSH managing safety.
• Safety passport.
• CSCS card Holder

What We Offer

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.

More about us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams.

Hitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey.

Talent Partner, Lauren Dolphin [e-mail] will answer your questions on the position.

Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!