Field Service Technician Class C
Hitachi Energy, Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States
The Opportunity
This field-based role supports transformer and substation service activities across customer sites in the United States. As a Field Service Technician, you will perform hands-on mechanical service, inspection, maintenance, and repair work on power equipment in electrical substations. The work is practical, physically active, and centered on resolving real-world operating issues that affect the safe and reliable performance of power systems. You will work directly at customer sites, supporting service execution, troubleshooting equipment concerns, and contributing to lifecycle maintenance activities. The role requires adaptability to changing site conditions, close coordination with site leaders and service teams, and attention to detail when documenting work performed. Your presence in the field plays a direct role in helping customers maintain dependable electrical infrastructure while operating safely in demanding industrial environments.
This position is based in Santa Fe Springs, California.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Perform mechanical service work on electrical equipment located in substations
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials at job sites to identify defects or causes of equipment issues
Service, repair, and adjust mechanical components of power equipment
Review equipment conditions and available data to determine appropriate corrective actions
Operate and maintain vacuum oil processors and oil handling equipment under site direction
Complete vacuum oil processing logs and required site documentation
Support transformer testing activities at customer locations
Use internal and external computer systems to enter, process, and manage service-related information
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
Experience performing mechanical work in industrial or field environments
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and extended periods of standing, bending, and walking
Valid driver’s license with availability to travel up to 85%
Familiarity with basic computer usage for data entry and service documentation
Class A CDL and welding experience are beneficial
More About Us
Field Service professionals in Hitachi Energy’s Service Business gain hands-on exposure to installed power equipment while working alongside experienced service and operations teams in active field environments.
Opportunities to work on technologies that support the reliability of electrical infrastructure
Collaboration with experienced field service personnel and transformer service teams
Access to learning platforms and career development programs
Competitive health and retirement benefits
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements, where applicable
California Pay Transparency Statement:
In accordance with California law, the expected wage for this position is $36.815 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and job-related qualifications.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.
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This field-based role supports transformer and substation service activities across customer sites in the United States. As a Field Service Technician, you will perform hands-on mechanical service, inspection, maintenance, and repair work on power equipment in electrical substations. The work is practical, physically active, and centered on resolving real-world operating issues that affect the safe and reliable performance of power systems. You will work directly at customer sites, supporting service execution, troubleshooting equipment concerns, and contributing to lifecycle maintenance activities. The role requires adaptability to changing site conditions, close coordination with site leaders and service teams, and attention to detail when documenting work performed. Your presence in the field plays a direct role in helping customers maintain dependable electrical infrastructure while operating safely in demanding industrial environments.
This position is based in Santa Fe Springs, California.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Perform mechanical service work on electrical equipment located in substations
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials at job sites to identify defects or causes of equipment issues
Service, repair, and adjust mechanical components of power equipment
Review equipment conditions and available data to determine appropriate corrective actions
Operate and maintain vacuum oil processors and oil handling equipment under site direction
Complete vacuum oil processing logs and required site documentation
Support transformer testing activities at customer locations
Use internal and external computer systems to enter, process, and manage service-related information
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
Experience performing mechanical work in industrial or field environments
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, and extended periods of standing, bending, and walking
Valid driver’s license with availability to travel up to 85%
Familiarity with basic computer usage for data entry and service documentation
Class A CDL and welding experience are beneficial
More About Us
Field Service professionals in Hitachi Energy’s Service Business gain hands-on exposure to installed power equipment while working alongside experienced service and operations teams in active field environments.
Opportunities to work on technologies that support the reliability of electrical infrastructure
Collaboration with experienced field service personnel and transformer service teams
Access to learning platforms and career development programs
Competitive health and retirement benefits
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements, where applicable
California Pay Transparency Statement:
In accordance with California law, the expected wage for this position is $36.815 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and job-related qualifications.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.
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