Field Service Technician A

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Service Technician, where you'll lead teams in transforming energy solutions. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects involving high-voltage transformers while ensuring safety and efficiency. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, you'll play a crucial part in enhancing operational efficiency and building strong customer relationships. If you're eager to make a difference in the energy sector and grow with a global leader, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transformer field service operations.
• Thorough knowledge of transformer installation and testing.
• Ability to travel up to 85% for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to complete transformer installation and maintenance projects.
• Act as the main contact for customers during project execution.
• Perform electrical testing and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Transformer Field Service Operations

Electrical Testing of Transformers

Project Management

Customer Relationship Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Load Tap Changer (LTC)

Welding Equipment

Job description

Are you ready to power up your career with Hitachi Energy? Join our dynamic team as a Field Service Technician, where you'll be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. In this role, you'll provide technical support for Transformer Service, part of our US Services HUB. Reporting to the Regional Field Operation Manager, you'll leverage your hands-on experience and deep understanding of customer needs to build strong relationships and uncover new business opportunities. This is your chance to make a significant impact in one of our fastest-growing areas, driving operational efficiency and life-cycle management. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow with a global leader in energy solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead and work alongside crews ranging from 2 to 8+ technicians to complete assigned projects.

Manage projects including installation, repair, testing, maintenance, relocation, scrap, inspection, and retrofit of transformers with high-side voltages ranging from 4160V to 765kV.

Act as the onsite point of contact for customers and subcontractors during project execution.

Strategically assign tasks to crew members to minimize cost and project duration, considering crew skillsets, site conditions, and weather forecasts.

Proactively identify and report project nonconformances to Project Management and Engineering for timely resolution.

Perform electrical testing of transformers and reactors, including bushing power factor & capacitance, core megger, CT ratio & polarity, TTR, winding resistance, insulation power factor, insulation resistance, excitation, SFRA, DFR, leakage reactance, and control cabinet functional checks.

Provide input and expertise during the project-planning phase regarding project schedule and manpower requirements.

Practice and promote a safety-first approach, maintaining compliance with all Hitachi Energy and customer EHS requirements.

Your Background

Associate’s Degree and 3 years of professional work experience or High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of professional work experience.

Thorough knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing.

Knowledgeable and fully fluent in transformer installation and assembly, vacuum and oil processing, shell and/or core form transformer designs, and components internal to the transformer.

Proficiency with Load Tap Changer (LTC) maintenance and repair is a plus.

Experience welding above and below oil on transformer tanks is a plus.

Possession of a Class A CDL is a plus.

Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 85%.

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive.

We offer opportunities for continuous learning and career development, empowering you to grow with us.

Join us in our mission to create a sustainable energy future and make a real difference in the world.

Ready to energize your career? Apply now and become a part of our innovative team at Hitachi Energy!

Location Remote - Virginia, United States of America;
Remote - Connecticut, United States of America;
Remote - Maryland, United States of America;
Remote - Massachusetts, United States of America;
Remote - New Jersey, United States of America;
Remote - New York, United States of America;
Remote - Pennsylvania, United States of America;
Remote - West Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-04-28

Reference number R0089002

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
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