Transformer Field Service Technician B

Hitachi

Location

Maryland Heights, MO

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

3 June 2026

Location:
(HE)Office_Earth City

Job ID:
R0039050

Date Posted:
2024-06-06

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

General Information:

From rapid response and performance improvement to operational efficiency and life-cycle management, Service is one of our fastest-growing areas.

You will be the provider of technical support for Transformer Service, part of the US Transformer HUB. Reporting to the Regional Field Operation Manager, your hands-on experience and knowledge of customer needs will help you not only to build strong customer relationships, but also to identify new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Leading and working alongside crews ranging from 2 to 8+ technicians to complete assigned projects
Projects may include but are not limited to the installation, repair, testing, maintenance, relocation, scrap, inspection, and retrofit of transformers with high-side voltages ranging from 4160V to 765kV
Act as the onsite point of contact for the customer and subcontractors during project execution
Strategically assign tasks to crew members in order to minimize cost and project duration considering crew skillsets, site conditions, weather forecasts, etc.
Proactively identify and report project nonconformances to Project Management and Engineering for timely resolution
Perform electrical testing of transformers and reactors including but not limited to bushing power factor & capacitance, core megger, CT ratio & polarity, TTR, winding resistance, insulation power factor, insulation resistance, excitation, SFRA, DFR, leakage reactance, and control cabinet functional checks
Provide input and expertise during the project-planning phase regarding project schedule and manpower requirements
Practice and promote a safety-first approach; always maintain compliance with all Hitachi Energy and customer EHS requirements
Train other technicians to perform field service activities
Perform vacuum oil processing of power transformers and take relative measurements

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