Field Service Engineer
Job Summary
The Field Service Engineer will play a pivotal role in delivering reliable energy solutions across North America. This hands-on position involves leading installations, modifications, and repairs for high-voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment at customer sites. You will tackle technical challenges, direct field teams, and ensure project success while upholding safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Install and test GIS equipment
- Lead field technical assignments
- Direct subcontractors and teams
- Ensure safety and quality compliance
- Document field inspections
Required Skills
- 2-5 years technical field experience
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering diploma
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills
- Experience leading electrical project crews
- Proficiency in technical documentation software
- Ability to travel up to 80%
Job Details
### Responsibilities
- Install, modify, and test high-voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment at customer sites.
- Lead technical field assignments and make critical decisions.
- Direct field teams and subcontractors to meet project goals.
- Ensure construction meets drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Promote safe practices and meet all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Perform and document field testing and inspections.
- Recommend improvements for performance and customer satisfaction.
- Travel frequently to project sites, sometimes for extended periods.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
### Required Background
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- 2-5 years of proven experience in technical field service work.
- Technical diploma/degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred. Trade education and experience in Industrial Mechanic and Electrical fields will be considered.
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills.
- Experience leading crews on electrical projects.
- Ability to read and interpret contracts, specifications, and technical drawings.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and test equipment software.
- Able to travel up to 80%, including to Canada and Mexico.
- Valid US driver's license.
- Fluent in English.