Field Service Technician Class B

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid leave & flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to provide hands-on transformer support across customer sites and remote locations in the United States. You will assist with installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and end-of-life services for power transformers, ensuring reliability and safety.

You will read electrical and mechanical drawings, follow technical manuals, and document service activities.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to be employed by Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Associate Degree with 2 years of professional experience or a High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of professional experience.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and testing.
• Familiarity with transformer installation, vacuum and oil processing, and internal components.
• Valid driver’s license with travel up to 85%.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site and remote service activities including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and replacements.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, instructions, and manuals.
• Complete internal transformer work such as bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, and joints.
• Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed.
• Operate vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment and maintain required logs.
• Coordinate logistics for service jobs, including tools, resources, and spare parts.
• Contribute ideas for product and process improvements to enhance operations and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Transformer field service

Field testing

Installation & commissioning

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

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 Remote - Tennessee, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Remote

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-02

Reference number R0143842

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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