Transformer Test Technician — Precision Testing & Impact

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Transformer Test Technician in Virginia to perform production‑level transformer testing and interpretation of engineering drawings. You will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards while supporting multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

The role requires an AS degree or technical certificate (2‑year electrical education), experience with instrumentation, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Ability to gather, organize, and process technical information from multiple sources.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines; flexible with shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform transformer testing to multiple industry standards in a production environment.
• Follow safety and quality procedures while maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings to wind, assemble, wire, and fabricate components.
• Support other production areas as needed, following supervisor instructions.
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Document test plans, results, and protocols with accuracy and clarity.
• Host and support customers, auditors, and certification personnel during witnessed testing.
• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy’s values of safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Skills

Instrumentation

Measurement systems

Technical documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Education

AS degree or technical certificate (minimum 2-year electrical education)

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Transformer Test Technician in Virginia to perform production‑level transformer testing and interpretation of engineering drawings. You will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards while supporting multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

The role requires an AS degree or technical certificate (2‑year electrical education), experience with instrumentation, and strong communication and organizational skills.