Service Engineer - Power Transformer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited is seeking an Entry Professional to supervise erection and commissioning of large power transformers across sites in India. The role focuses on providing technical guidance, coordinating with customers and contractors, and ensuring safe, compliant operations during start-up and testing.

Candidate should have BE/B.Tech in electrical engineering and at least five years of experience in power transformers and reactors erection, testing, and troubleshooting up to 765 kV

Qualifications

• BE/ B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a reputed college.
• Minimum 5 years experience in erection, testing and commissioning of power transformers & reactors.
• Proficient in MS-Office, Excel and Email communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise erection & commissioning of 765 kV transformers at sites in India.
• Provide technical advice to customers and handle contractors.
• Ensure safe, on-time completion and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Email

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID: R0134009

Date Posted: 2026-07-27

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

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

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