Lead Transformer Field Service Technician

Hitachi; Santa Fe Springs (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is seeking a Field Service Technician Class A to lead transformer service projects nationwide.

You will guide field crews, coordinate with customers, and perform installation, maintenance, testing, repair, and modernization of power transformers and reactors. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership, safety focus, and mentoring of technicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 3+ years of professional experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of transformer field service operations, maintenance, and electrical testing.
• Experience with transformer installation, vacuum and oil processing, and transformer internal components.
• Ability to work independently in demanding field environments and lead technical teams safely and effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 85%.
• Experience with Load Tap Changer (LTC) maintenance, transformer welding, or a Class A CDL is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support field crews of 2 to 8+ technicians during transformer service projects.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for customers and subcontractors throughout project execution.
• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, inspection, relocation, retrofit, and testing of power transformers and reactors.
• Plan and assign work strategically to optimize safety, efficiency, project schedules, and resource utilization.
• Conduct advanced electrical testing including TTR, winding resistance, insulation testing, SFRA, DFR, and control cabinet functional checks.
• Support project planning activities by providing technical expertise on schedules, manpower requirements, and field execution strategies.
• Identify project challenges, nonconformances, and improvement opportunities, escalating issues for timely resolution.
• Train and mentor technicians while fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

Connaissances

Transformer field service

Electrical testing

Team leadership

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Formation

Associate degree +3 years

HS diploma +5 years

Description du poste

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is seeking a Field Service Technician Class A to lead transformer service projects nationwide.

You will guide field crews, coordinate with customers, and perform installation, maintenance, testing, repair, and modernization of power transformers and reactors. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership, safety focus, and mentoring of technicians.