Field Service Technician Class B

Hitachi, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a field service engineer to provide hands-on support for power transformers, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, and end-of-life services. You will read electrical/mechanical drawings, follow manuals, and perform tasks like bushing connections, vacuum/oil processing, and equipment assembly in on-site field environments.

You will collaborate with service teams and customers to ensure reliability, extend transformer life, and support dependable grid

Qualifications

• Must have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and testing.
• Familiarity with transformer installation, vacuum/oil processing, and internal components.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on field service support for power transformers including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and end-of-life services.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and follow technical manuals.
• Complete transformer work such as bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, and contoured joints.
• Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed.
• Operate vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment and log activities.
• Coordinate logistics for service jobs including tools, resources, and parts.
• Support product and process improvements to enhance operations and customer service.

Skills

Transformer field service

Reading electrical drawings

Reading mechanical drawings

Travel up to 85%

Education

Associate Degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma/GED + 5 years experience

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

In this role, you will provide hands‑on field service support for power transformers, helping customers install, maintain, and restore critical electrical assets. Your work will include installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and end‑of‑life services—often performed on‑site in challenging field conditions. You will interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, follow technical manuals, and complete detailed service activities that support equipment reliability and safe operation. Working closely with service colleagues and customers, your day‑to‑day contributions will help extend transformer life, improve performance, and support the dependable operation of power grid infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform on‑site and remote service activities including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and replacements
• Support customer operations by addressing technical issues and anticipating service needs
• Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, instructions, and technical manuals
• Complete internal transformer work such as bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, taping, and contoured joints
• Repair, re‑gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed
• Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, including completing required logs
• Coordinate logistics for service jobs, including tools, resources, and spare parts
• Contribute ideas for product and process improvements that enhance operations and customer service
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Associate Degree with 2 years of professional work experience or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of professional work experience
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing
• Familiarity with transformer installation and assembly, vacuum and oil processing, and internal transformer components
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel up to 85%
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders

More About Us

Working at Hitachi Energy offers exposure to advanced power transformer technologies and the opportunity to collaborate with people who understand the realities of field service and power grid operations.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

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