Senior Field Service Engineer

Hitachi - Mount Pleasant, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Mount Pleasant, PA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Field Service Engineer at Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is responsible for the installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) High Voltage switch-gear apparatus. This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on high voltage equipment, conducting field tests, and compiling data to resolve operational issues. The engineer will also conduct inspections, maintain detailed records, and recommend improvements to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, test, commission, or repair Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) High Voltage switch-gear apparatus.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment.
• Conduct field tests such as SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, and power factor testing.
• Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions.
• Conduct inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in determining resource requirements for maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain detailed records and logs of work performed.
• Recommend changes to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years of experience in field service engineering for High Voltage Substations and equipment (69kV).
• 6 years of experience supporting SF6 gas handling including leak detection and testing.
• 6 years of experience reading electrical drawings and schematics.
• 6 years of experience managing projects, site crews, and schedules at construction sites.
• 6 years of experience executing job hazard analysis and safety practices for high voltage substations.
• 4 years of experience operating industrial forklifts and manlifts.
• 6 years of experience operating test equipment including CB timers, TTR, ductor, and CT Testers.