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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.
Your Responsibilities:
- 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 nonstandard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.
- Travel estimated at 80%. You can be based anywhere in the continental United States. Best to be close proximity to a major airport.
- 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.
Your Background:
- 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
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