Transformer Field Service Specialist — On-Site & Upgrades

Hitachi, Ltd.; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform hands-on service work across installed transformer assets at customer sites. The role covers installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and advanced service activities in industrial and utility environments, with emphasis on safe, reliable operation.

Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, the technician will read drawings and manuals, execute mechanical and electrical tasks, and coordinate logistics for parts and resources while

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Associate degree with 2 years of professional experience or HS 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 internal transformer components.
• Understanding of transformer construction and theory of operation, including bushings and current transformers.
• Valid driver’s license with 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, taping, and contoured joints.
• Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, and complete service 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

Work authorization

Travel 85%

Field service aptitude

Education

Associate degree (2 yrs exp)

HS diploma/GED (5 yrs exp)

Tools

Transformer installation

Vacuum oil processing

Oil handling equipment

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform hands-on service work across installed transformer assets at customer sites. The role covers installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and advanced service activities in industrial and utility environments, with emphasis on safe, reliable operation.

Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, the technician will read drawings and manuals, execute mechanical and electrical tasks, and coordinate logistics for parts and resources while