Senior GIS Field Service Lead for HV Substations

Hitachi Energy; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced professional to support US field service activities across utility, transmission, and industrial sites. You will manage GIS installations and lifecycle service projects, coordinating with customers, subcontractors, and project teams in live environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with 69kV–550kV equipment, safety, and quality, with responsibility for planning, testing, and documentation throughout construction, installation, testing, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in field service or construction management, preferably with substation, switchgear, or high voltage equipment (69kV-550kV).
• Technical certificate or associate degree in an electrical or mechanical related field, or a combination of education and directly applicable experience.
• Experience supervising erection and testing activities for high voltage substations and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for working in energized, high voltage substations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage on-site installation, testing, and commissioning of High Voltage GIS equipment (69kV-550kV).
• Serve as Hitachi Energy's on-site representative to customers, subcontractors, inspectors, and local stakeholders.
• Supervise field teams and subcontractors to support quality, productivity, schedule, and safe work execution.
• Oversee adherence to drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Perform and document field testing, including SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, and contact resistance testing.
• Conduct inspections to determine maintenance needs and required repairs, supporting resource planning decisions.
• Plan and participate in on-site progress meetings and coordinate daily field activities.
• Prepare clear, accurate field documentation, reports, and project records.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Field service management

Safety procedures

Supervisory leadership

Education

Technical certificate or associate degree in electrical or mechanical field

Tools

Driver's license

OSHA 10 training

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced professional to support US field service activities across utility, transmission, and industrial sites. You will manage GIS installations and lifecycle service projects, coordinating with customers, subcontractors, and project teams in live environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with 69kV–550kV equipment, safety, and quality, with responsibility for planning, testing, and documentation throughout construction, installation, testing, and