Hitachi Energy · 4 hours ago
Field Service Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, and they are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. The role involves planning, executing, and leading technical field assignments related to high voltage equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
EnergyManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform field service operations that present usual or unusual problems requiring solid technical skills
Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage substation equipment (69kV through 550kV)
Supervise electricians and contractors, hired by Hitachi Energy or provided by the customer
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment
Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying own knowledge and experience
Perform and document field tests such as electrical tests, SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance
Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions
Conduct inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs and assist in determining resource requirements
Develop recommendations and prepare written reports
Maintain detailed records and logs
Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction
Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts
Often work nonstandard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions
Follow safety policies and procedures
Travel estimated at 80%
Reside or willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
Qualification
Required
Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field and total of 5+ years of High Voltage Substations and equipment (>69kV) at field assignments supervising erection and testing
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
Proven leadership experience coordinating and leading crew on electrical projects installation
Experience working with Power Utilities
Reading of electrical drawings and schematics
Knowledge to operate test equipment, such as CB timers, power factor, TTR, Ductor, CT testers, Megger
Familiarity with windows applications
Preferred
Preferable Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
Benefits
Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision.
Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.
Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.
Company
Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a renewable energy company that provides energy consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-03-19Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2020-03-30IPO
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