General Information:

Field Service Engineering work is focused on providing technical advice to customers including commissioning, installing, and testing of products/equipment including: Identifying and correcting more complex problems associated with start-up. Researching, evaluating, and recommending new products or equipment upgrades that will meet customer needs. Developing on-going relationships with customers to secure future business. May resolve/troubleshoot implementation problems and/or train customers on the features of the equipment they have purchased A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

• Perform field service operations that present usual or unusual problems requiring solid technical skills.
• Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage GIS substations (69kV through 550kV)
• Supervise electricians and contractors, hired by Hitachi Energy or provided by the customer.
• Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage equipment - Generator Circuit Breakers, Dead Tank Breakers, Instrument Transformers, Capacitor banks and filters
• 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 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 non standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.
• Travel estimated at 80%
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• 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.

• 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. Alternatively, experience with similar equipment (electrical and/or mechanical) on a military assignment may be considered.
• Preferable Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Proven leadership experience coordinating and leading crew on electrical projects installation
• Preferable previous role as field supervisor in the assembly and commissioning of Gas Insulated Substations (69kV..550kV)
• Experience working with Power Utilities
• Experience with SF6 gas handling, leak detection and testing
• Reading of electrical drawings and schematics
• Knowledge to operate test equipment, such as CB timers, power factor, TTR, ductor, CT testers
• Familiarity with windows applications
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States