Field Service Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Pennsylvania; Ibrido; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Field Service Engineer for technical assignments involving high voltage switchgear apparatus with responsibilities including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience managing projects and significant experience with GIS systems.

This position reports to Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and may involve telecommuting from any location in the U.S. Candidates must be willing to travel domestically 80% of the time. An Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to inclusion, Hitachi ABB Power Grids encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Competenze

• 8 years of experience managing projects, crews, and schedules at construction sites.
• 5 years of experience in executing safety practices for high voltage substations.
• 5 years of experience in performing and documenting field tests.
• 4 years of experience working with gas insulated switchgear (GIS).
• GIS equipment installation and commissioning certification required.

Mansioni

• Plan and execute technical field assignments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high voltage equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Compile and evaluate data to determine operating problems.
• Develop recommendations and prepare written reports.

Conoscenze

Technical troubleshooting

Electrical engineering

Field service operations

Safety practices for high voltage

GIS installation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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%.

Additional Information

Position reports to Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, but may telecommute from any location in the U.S.

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.