Field Service Technician - Substation & Transformer Maintenance

Hitachi Energy; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform hands‑on mechanical service, inspection, maintenance, and repair work on power equipment in electrical substations across customer sites in the United States.

The role requires physical activity, travel up to 85%, and strict adherence to safety and documentation standards. You will operate vacuum oil processors and contribute to lifecycle maintenance while collaborating with site teams.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience.
• Experience performing mechanical work in industrial or field environments.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, standing, bending, and walking.
• Valid driver’s license with availability to travel up to 85%.
• Familiarity with basic computer usage for data entry and service documentation.
• Class A CDL and welding experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical service work on electrical equipment located in substations.
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials at job sites to identify defects or causes of equipment issues.
• Service, repair, and adjust mechanical components of power equipment.
• Review equipment conditions and available data to determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Operate and maintain vacuum oil processors and oil handling equipment under site direction.
• Complete vacuum oil processing logs and required site documentation.
• Support transformer testing activities at customer locations.
• Use internal and external computer systems to enter, process, and manage service‑related information.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical service

Industrial field experience

Physical stamina

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Welding (beneficial)

Class A CDL (beneficial)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform hands‑on mechanical service, inspection, maintenance, and repair work on power equipment in electrical substations across customer sites in the United States.

The role requires physical activity, travel up to 85%, and strict adherence to safety and documentation standards. You will operate vacuum oil processors and contribute to lifecycle maintenance while collaborating with site teams.