Field Service Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania seeks a Field Service Engineer to plan and execute installations, tests, and commissioning of high voltage switchgear and GIS substations (69kV–550kV). The role includes preventive maintenance, field tests (SF6, gas analysis, power factor), data analysis, and reporting.

Domestic travel about 80% is required, with telecommuting from any U.S. location possible.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience reading complex electrical diagrams in ANSI/IEC standards and performing field tests (SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance).
• 4 years of experience with GIS up to 550 kV including installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• GIS installation and commissioning certification required.
• Willing to travel domestically ~80%.
• Position may telecommute from any location in the U.S. and reports to Mount Pleasant, PA.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field assignments for installation, modification, testing, commissioning, or repair of HV switchgear.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HV equipment and document field tests.
• Develop recommendations and prepare written reports; maintain detailed logs.
• Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field service

Reading diagrams

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GIS equipment

SF6 testing

Job description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer positions offered by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. (Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania). Plan and execute technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, testing, commissioning, or repair of high voltage switch-gear apparatus. Perform field service operations that present usual or unusual problems requiring solid technical skills. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high voltage equipment. Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage circuit breakers and GIS substations (69kV through 550kV). Perform and document field tests such as SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance. Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions. Conduct inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs and assist in determining resource requirements. Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying own knowledge and experience. Develop recommendations and prepare written reports. Maintain detailed records and logs. Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction. Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience managing projects, crews, and schedules at construction sites
• Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:
  • Executing safety practices for high voltage substations and safety and environmental practices relating to handling sulfur-hexafluoride
  • Reading complex electrical diagrams in ANSI and IEC standards
  • Performing and documenting field tests including SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance
• Must have 4 years of experience in:
  • Working with gas insulated switchgear (GIS) up to 550 kV, including installing, commissioning, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting
• Experience may be acquired prior to completion of degree
• Must hold a GIS equipment installation and commissioning certification.
• Must be willing to travel domestically 80%.
• Position reports to Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, but may telecommute from any location in the U.S.

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