Field Service Engineer (Las Vegas)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Service Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in the installation and maintenance of High Voltage equipment. This exciting position involves leading field operations, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring the safety and integrity of electrical systems. With a focus on customer satisfaction and performance improvement, you'll have the opportunity to work in diverse environments, often traveling to various locations. If you're passionate about electrical engineering and ready to make a significant impact in the field, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with High Voltage Substations and equipment.
• Proven leadership experience in coordinating electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service operations on High Voltage equipment.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of substation equipment.
• Conduct inspections and document field tests.

Skills

High Voltage Equipment

Electrical Drawings and Schematics

Leadership in Electrical Projects

Troubleshooting and Repair

Preventive Maintenance

Technical Reporting

Education

Technical Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Field

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CB Timers

Power Factor Testers

TTR Testers

Ductor Testers

CT Testers

Megger

Job description

Description

General Information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking for a Field Service Engineer.

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

Your Responsibilities:

• 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 or Las Vegas, Nevada.
• 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 (>40kV) at field assignments supervising erection and testing. Alternatively, experience with similar equipment (electrical and/or mechanical) on a military assignment may be considered.
• 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
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
  
  

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