Field Service Engineer (Atlanta / John's Creek)

H-E Parts; Satsuma (AL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer to handle high voltage equipment installations and maintenance across the United States. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex problems. This role requires significant travel and offers competitive benefits including health care and financial wellbeing support.

Benefits

Health Care: medical, dental, and vision

Employer-sponsored pension

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in High Voltage Substations.
• Work authorization for employment in the USA.
• Experience supervising electrical project installations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead technical field assignments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Travel estimated at 80% of the time.

Skills

Technical expertise in High Voltage Substations and equipment

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Electrical drawings and schematics reading

Knowledge of test equipment operation

Education

Technical certificate in electrical or mechanical field

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

CB timers

power factor testers

Megger

Job description

Location: Remote - Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team, within the booming industry.

Basic Function: Plan, execute and lead technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, commissioning or repair of High Voltage equipment in the range of 69kV through 550kV.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform field service operations that present usual or unusual problems requiring solid technical skills.
• Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage substation equipment (69kV through 550kV)
• Supervise electricians and contractors, hired by Hitachi Energy or provided by the customer.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying own knowledge and experience.
• Perform and document field tests such as electrical tests, 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.
• 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.
• Often work nonstandard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Travel estimated at 80%
• Reside or willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon
• 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.

Your Background

• Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field and total of 5+ years of High Voltage Substations and equipment (>69kV) at field assignments supervising erection and testing.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Preferable Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Proven leadership experience coordinating and leading crew on electrical projects installation.
• Experience working with Power Utilities
• Reading of electrical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge to operate test equipment, such as CB timers, power factor, TTR, Ductor, CT testers, Megger.
• Familiarity with windows applications

Benefits

• Health Care: medical, dental, and vision.
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
• Family Care: Life and Family, special needs support, and adoption assistance.
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs.
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups, tuition reimbursement program.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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