Field Service Technician Class B

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional growth programs

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician to support customers across the United States.

You will perform installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and life-cycle support for transformer equipment, traveling up to 85% with a strong customer focus. You will read technical drawings, work with vacuum oil processing, and operate oil-handling equipment while ensuring safety and quality on every job.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with 2+ years field experience, or HS diploma with 5+ years.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and testing.
• Strong knowledge of transformer installation, vacuum/oil processing, and internal components.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site services including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacements.
• Read and work from electrical/mechanical drawings and manuals to complete work.
• Perform transformer internal work and oil processing tasks.
• Repair, re‑gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment.
• Coordinate resources and parts for field service jobs.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Transformer field service

Read electrical drawings

Vacuum oil processing

Oil handling equipment

Customer service

Travel up to 85%

Education

Associate degree or higher

High school diploma/GED with experience

Tools

CDL (Class A)

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 will work directly with critical transformer equipment while helping customers improve reliability and performance. Reporting to the Regional Field Operation Manager, you will combine hands‑on technical expertise with a strong customer focus. You will 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 their work. With travel of up to 85%, you will experience a variety of customer sites, equipment, and technical challenges while continuing to expand your transformer service expertise. If you are ready to bring your skills to a collaborative team and help support the infrastructure that powers communities and industries, we would 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 will 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.

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