Field Service Technician Class B

hitachi; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide hands-on support for power transformers. The role includes installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and end-of-life services, often performed on-site in challenging field conditions.

You will read electrical and mechanical drawings, follow technical manuals, and complete detailed service activities to improve transformer reliability and grid operation. Travel up to 85% and outdoor work are part of this role.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to be employed by Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Associate degree with 2 years of professional work experience or High School Diploma with 5 years of professional work experience.
• Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing.
• Familiarity with transformer installation, 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site and remote service activities including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and replacements.
• Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, instructions, and technical manuals.
• Coordinate logistics for service jobs, including tools, resources, and spare parts.
• Contribute to product and process improvements that enhance operations and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Field service

Transformers

Electrical testing

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Oil processing equipment

Job description

Location: Remote - Tennessee, United States of America

Full time

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

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

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