Field Service Technician Class B

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Crystal Springs, MS is seeking an experienced field service professional to install, commission, maintain, and service power transformers in challenging field conditions. You will interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work with customers to ensure asset reliability and safe operation.

The role requires up to 85% travel, lifting up to 50 lbs, and readiness to work outdoors. You will perform tasks from bushing connections to oil processing, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Transformer field service

Electrical drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Associate Degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma/GED + 5 years experience

Tools

Vacuum oil processing equipment

Oil handling equipment

Job description

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

Location Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-02

Reference number R0143458

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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