Field Service Technician Class B

Hitachi Energy; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform hands-on transformer service work across customer sites, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and advanced service activities. The role involves field-based tasks, reading technical drawings, and safely executing electrical/mechanical work to support critical power infrastructure.

The position is based in Santa Fe Springs, California, with travel up to 85% and a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and customer

Qualifications

• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Associate Degree with 2 years of professional experience or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of professional experience.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing.
• Experience with transformer installation and assembly, vacuum processing, and oil handling.
• Understanding of transformer construction and operation, including bushings and current transformers.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel up to 85%.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site transformer service activities including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacements.
• Execute mechanical and electrical tasks using drawings, manuals, and service instructions.
• Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed.
• Perform internal transformer work such as bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, and joints.
• Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with proper logs.
• Coordinate logistics for resources and spare parts needed for service jobs.
• Support customer needs by understanding equipment condition and site requirements during service execution.
• Identify potential service-related business opportunities through customer interaction.

Skills

Transformer field service

Field testing

Travel up to 85%

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Field Service Technician within Hitachi Energy's Service Business, you will perform hands-on service work supporting the installed base of power transformers across customer sites. This role involves field-based installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and advanced service activities, performed both independently and with direction depending on task complexity. You will work directly with customers in industrial and utility environments to restore equipment to safe, reliable operation, respond to service needs, and support lifecycle activities such as upgrades, retrofits, and end-of-life replacements. The work requires practical problem solving in the field, reading and applying technical drawings and manuals, and safely executing mechanical and electrical tasks that support the long-term performance of critical power infrastructure.

This role is based in Santa Fe Springs, California.

How You\'ll Make an Impact

• Perform on-site and remote transformer service activities, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacements
• Execute mechanical and electrical tasks using technical drawings, manuals, and established service instructions
• Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed
• Perform internal transformer work such as bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, taping, and contoured joints
• Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, completing required service logs
• Coordinate logistics related to resources and spare parts needed for service jobs
• Support customer needs by understanding equipment condition and site requirements during service execution
• Identify potential service-related business opportunities through customer interaction and collaboration
• 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 experience or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of professional experience
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing
• Experience with transformer installation and assembly, vacuum and oil processing, and internal transformer components
• Understanding of transformer construction and theory of operation, including bushings and current transformers
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel up to 85%

More About Us

• Field Service professionals in Hitachi Energy\'s Service Business gain hands-on experience working with critical power equipment while collaborating with experienced service teams across the organization.
• Opportunities to work on innovative power technologies that support the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced service and engineering professionals
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements, where applicable

California Pay Transparency Statement: In accordance with California law, the base pay rate for this position is $38.143 per hour, plus applicable overtime. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and business needs.