Remote Field Service Engineer - Transformers (Power Systems)

hitachi; Dublin; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Technical training

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ireland is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our Transformers Service team in Ireland. You will undertake installation, commissioning, maintenance and repairs on power and distribution transformers at customer sites across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

You will perform diagnostics, oil sampling, and provide technical guidance while travelling extensively to customer locations, ensuring asset reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician, Electrical Technician or Electrical Engineer with experience working on power systems, transformers or electrical infrastructure.
• Experience working with power transformers, distribution transformers, transformer accessories or associated high-voltage equipment.
• Strong understanding of transformer testing, commissioning, maintenance and diagnostic techniques.
• Experience carrying out fault finding, troubleshooting and repair activities within utility, industrial, renewable energy or power generation environments.
• Familiarity with transformer protection systems, cooling systems, bushings, tap changers and auxiliary equipment is advantageous.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and digital service tools.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning and energisation activities on power and distribution transformers across customer sites.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance, inspections and condition assessments to ensure transformer reliability and availability.
• Conduct transformer diagnostics, fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support transformer oil sampling, testing, treatment and monitoring activities to maintain asset health and performance.
• Execute transformer repairs, upgrades and retrofit projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with customer requirements.
• Prepare and review service reports, commissioning documentation, technical records and customer handover documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to customers regarding transformer operation, maintenance strategies and asset management.

Skills

Field service

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Transformers experience

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ireland is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our Transformers Service team in Ireland. You will undertake installation, commissioning, maintenance and repairs on power and distribution transformers at customer sites across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

You will perform diagnostics, oil sampling, and provide technical guidance while travelling extensively to customer locations, ensuring asset reliability and performance.