Field Service Technician B

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; West Virginia; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Service Technician, where you'll provide technical support for Transformer Service. This role allows you to leverage your hands-on experience to build strong customer relationships and identify new business opportunities. With a focus on operational efficiency, you'll be instrumental in enhancing service delivery and driving improvements. If you are passionate about innovation and sustainability in the energy sector, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your career in a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in transformer field service operations.
• Knowledge of transformer installation and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional service in installation and maintenance.
• Coordinate logistics for site service jobs.

Skills

Transformer Service

Customer Relationship Management

Electrical and Mechanical Drawings

Sales Development

Vacuum Oil Processing

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

Deliver outstanding and professional service, remotely or on-site, in key categories such as installation. commissioning, maintenance, repairs, advanced services, extensions, upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements.

Exceed customer expectations by understanding and anticipating current and potential needs.

Coordinate logistics of resources and spare parts for all site service jobs.

Perform tasks requiring the ability to read and work from applicable electrical and mechanical drawings, and/or instruction and technical manuals.

Identify and develop potential sales and business opportunities based on knowledge of customers and collaboration across Hitachi Energy.

Suggest product and process improvements within the business to enhance operations and customer service.

Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Operate and maintain Vacuum Oil Processors (VOPs) and oil handling equipment, completing vacuum oil processing logs.

Your Background

Associate’s Degree and 2 years of professional work experience or High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of professional work experience.

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

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-04-28

Reference number R0088999

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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