Field Service Technician Class B
Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States
As a Field Service Technician within Hitachi Energy’s Service Business, you will perform hands‑on service work supporting the installed base of power transformers across customer sites. This role involves field‑based installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and advanced service activities, performed both independently and with direction depending on task complexity. You will work directly with customers in industrial and utility environments to restore equipment to safe, reliable operation, respond to service needs, and support lifecycle activities such as upgrades, retrofits, and end‑of‑life replacements. The work requires practical problem solving in the field, reading and applying technical drawings and manuals, and safely executing mechanical and electrical tasks that support the long‑term performance of critical power infrastructure.
This role is based in Santa Fe Springs, California.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Perform on‑site and remote transformer service activities, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacements.
Execute mechanical and electrical tasks using technical drawings, manuals, and established 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, completing required service logs.
Coordinate logistics related to 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 and collaboration.
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.
Associate Degree with 2 years of professional experience or High School 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 and oil processing, and internal transformer components.
Understanding of transformer construction and theory of operation, including bushings and current transformers.
Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel up to 85%.
Benefits
Competitive health and retirement benefits.
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements, where applicable.
California Pay Transparency Statement: In accordance with California law, the base pay rate for this position is $38.143 per hour, plus applicable overtime. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and business needs.
Location: Santa Fe Springs, California, United States of America.
Job type: Full time.
Experience: Experienced.
Job function: Engineering & Science.
Contract: Regular.
Publication date: 2026-04-23.
Reference number: R0110159.
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 role is based in Santa Fe Springs, California.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Perform on‑site and remote transformer service activities, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacements.
Execute mechanical and electrical tasks using technical drawings, manuals, and established 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, completing required service logs.
Coordinate logistics related to 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 and collaboration.
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.
Associate Degree with 2 years of professional experience or High School 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 and oil processing, and internal transformer components.
Understanding of transformer construction and theory of operation, including bushings and current transformers.
Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel up to 85%.
Benefits
Competitive health and retirement benefits.
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements, where applicable.
California Pay Transparency Statement: In accordance with California law, the base pay rate for this position is $38.143 per hour, plus applicable overtime. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and business needs.
Location: Santa Fe Springs, California, United States of America.
Job type: Full time.
Experience: Experienced.
Job function: Engineering & Science.
Contract: Regular.
Publication date: 2026-04-23.
Reference number: R0110159.
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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