Field Service Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)

Overview

Field Service Engineer for high‑voltage substation installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• field service
• electrical testing
• hv installation
• maintenance
• data analysis
• reporting

Tasks

-Perform field service operations that present usual or unusual problems requiring solid technical skills. -Supervise electricians and contractors, hired by Hitachi Energy or provided by the customer. -Perform and document field tests such as electrical tests, SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance. -Follow safety policies and procedures. -Often work nonstandard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions. -Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions. -Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage substation equipment (69kV through 550kV) -Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment. -Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts. -Conduct inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs and assist in determining resource requirements. -Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying own knowledge and experience. -Develop recommendations and prepare written reports. -Maintain detailed records and logs. -Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. -Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• hv substations
• test equipment
• power utilities
• bachelors
• leadership
• windows

What You Bring

-Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. -Experience working with Power Utilities -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. -Familiarity with windows applications -Knowledge to operate test equipment, such as CB timers, power factor, TTR, Ductor, CT testers, Megger. -Reside or willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon -Proven leadership experience coordinating and leading crew on electrical projects installation. -Travel estimated at 80% -Reading of electrical drawings and schematics -Preferable Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

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Benefits

-Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday). -Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program. -Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance. -Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance. -Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision.

About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

-Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies. -Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems. -Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution. -Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. -Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems. -Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access. -Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.

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