Service Engineer - Power Transformer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. seeks a Field Service Engineer to supervise erection and commissioning of 765 kV power transformers across India.

You will collaborate with customers and contractors, ensuring safe, timely completion of site work while advising on installation, testing and commissioning of transformers and reactors. Ideal candidates have a BE/B.Tech in electrical engineering with 5+ years' experience in high‑voltage transformer projects, strong English communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in electrical engineering from a reputed college.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in erection, testing and commissioning of power transformers and reactors up to 500 MVA, 765 kV class.
• Proficient in MS-Office, Excel and email.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of erection and commissioning of 765 kV power transformers at sites across India.
• Handle customers and contractors effectively; ensure safe, successful completion of site work.
• Provide technical advisory on installation, testing and commissioning; troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Transformers

Field Service

Troubleshooting

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Email

Job description

The opportunity

Supervision of erection & commissioning of 765 KV Power Transformers at various sites in India. Handle customer & contractors effectively. Field Service Engineering work is focused on providing technical advice to customers including commissioning, installing, and testing of products/equipment including: Identifying and correcting more complex problems associated with start-up. Researching, evaluating, and recommending new products or equipment upgrades that will meet customer needs. Developing on-going relationships with customers to secure future business. May resolve/troubleshoot implementation problems and/or train customers on the features of the equipment they have purchased An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

How you’ll make an impact

• Supervision of erection & commissioning of 765 KV Power Transformers at various sites in India.
• Handle customer & contractors effectively
• Vast knowledge on transformers, reactors & special transformers installation, testing and commissioning.
• Candidate must have familiar with latest safety standard.
• Customer handling as well as manpower/ team handling capabilities.
• He will be responsible for safe & successful completion of site work, communication with factory various departments, suppliers & customer.
• Candidate must have knowledge of General arrangement drawings, schematic drawings and capable of successful parallel operation & other schemes.
• Oil filling & filtration, vacuum process at site. Understanding all types of power transformers & reactors.
• 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.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Candidate should be BE/ B.tech in electrical engineering from reputed college of engineering.
• Candidate must have minimum experience of 5 years in power Transformers & Reactors erection, testing and commissioning, trouble shooting of power Transformers upto 500 MVA, 765 KV class.
• Proficient in MS-Office, excel & email.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Must have experience of checking schematic wiring, RTCC panel, OLTC parallel operation etc.
• Handling turnkey projects, 765 KV class Transformers & reactors, HVDC transformers etc.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required