Field Service Technician Class B

hitachi; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our expanding Service organization across the United States. You will install, commission, maintain, repair, upgrade, and provide life-cycle support for transformer equipment at customer sites.

The role reports to the Regional Field Operation Manager and combines hands-on electrical/mechanical work with a strong customer focus. Expect extensive field travel, safety-focused duties, and opportunities to enhance transformer

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transformer field service experience or 5+ years with HS diploma.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations.
• Willingness to travel up to 85% and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site and remote services for transformers.
• Read electrical and mechanical drawings, manuals, and service instructions.
• Perform transformer internal work: bushings, lead clearance, tapping, crimps, and joints.
• Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment.
• Operate Vacuum Oil Processors (VOPs) and oil-handling equipment.

Skills

Transformer service

Electrical drawings

Mechanical drawings

Travel up to 85%

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma/GED + experience

Job description

Location: Earth City, Missouri, United States

Job ID: R0143461

Date Posted: 2026-09-24

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Power systems depend on reliable transformers, and your expertise can help keep them performing at their best.

Join Hitachi Energy as a Field Service Technician and become part of our growing Service organization supporting customers across the United States. From installation and commissioning to maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and life-cycle support, you'll work directly with critical transformer equipment while helping customers improve reliability and performance.

Reporting to the Regional Field Operation Manager, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with a strong customer focus. You'll troubleshoot challenges, work from mechanical and electrical drawings, support transformer assembly and oil processing activities, and help ensure every service job is completed safely and professionally.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being in the field, solving problems, working with customers, and seeing the direct impact of your work. With travel of up to 85%, you'll experience a variety of customer sites, equipment, and technical challenges while continuing to expand your transformer service expertise.

If you're ready to bring your skills to a collaborative team and help support the infrastructure that powers communities and industries, we'd like to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

• Deliver professional on-site and remote services, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and equipment replacement.
• Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and service instructions to complete assigned work.
• Perform transformer internal work, including bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, taping, and contoured joints.
• Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment using appropriate mechanical tools and procedures.
• Operate and maintain Vacuum Oil Processors (VOPs) and oil-handling equipment with direction, including completing required processing logs.
• Coordinate resources, equipment, and spare parts needed to support field service jobs.
• Anticipate customer needs, deliver an outstanding service experience, and identify potential sales and business opportunities.
• Recommend product, process, and operational improvements that strengthen service quality and the customer experience.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Associate degree with at least 2 years of professional work experience, or high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of professional work experience.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing.
• Strong knowledge of transformer installation and assembly, vacuum and oil processing, shell and/or core form transformer designs, and internal transformer components.
• Experience with Load Tap Changer (LTC) maintenance and repair and transformer tank welding is a plus.
• Class A CDL is a plus. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 85% are required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and stand, stoop, bend, and walk for extended periods of up to 12 hours per day.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth - Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support - Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy , you'll be part of a collaborative organization focused on advancing a sustainable energy future and delivering solutions that help customers strengthen the reliability and performance of their operations.

Build your expertise through hands-on experience, continuous learning, and opportunities to work with experienced professionals across our Service organization.

Grow your career while contributing to a culture where safety, integrity, collaboration, and personal accountability are central to how we work.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited t