Supervisor, Transformer Field Services

Hico America

Specializes in innovative electrical and mechanical engineering solutions across industries.

Supervise field assembly, testing, and inspection of EHV transformers, managing subcontractors.

14 days ago ago

Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Pittsburgh, PA

Field

Company Size

50 Employees

Service Specialisms

Engineering

Consulting

Design

Project Management

Construction Services

Sector Specialisms

Power Transformers

Shunt Reactors

Gas-Insulated Switchgear

Flexible Alternating-Current Transmission Systems

Electric Utility

Renewable Energy Technologies

Grid Enhancing Technologies

Battery Energy Storage Solutions

Role

What you would be doing

technical review

design compliance

client communication

substation assembly

safety management

Ensuring timeliness of reviews of technical information
Must ensure designs are compliant with customer and industry specifications
Communicate and correspond with customers, suppliers, HICO engineering and project managers.
Perform physical substation assembly/installation/testing ( In support of subcontractor)
Ensuring safety is a top priority –internally/externally with customers and suppliers

What you bring

bushing

ehv

ieee

bachelor ee

problem solving

field supervision

The Transformer field supervisor will be responsible for supervising the field assembly and inspections of HICO’s transformer equipment. The position requires expertise in supervising HICO subcontractors and being the SME regarding assembly and installation of transformers in transmission, distribution and generating substations. The position requires expertise in reviewing factory acceptance test (FAT) report and Field (FAT) reports, transformer outlines, customer specifications, and ensuring HICO America’s schedule and budget deadlines are upheld. Experience within a transformer manufacturing facility or prior experience with supervising EHV transformer assembly and warranty service inspections.

Familiar with tier 1 and tier 2 OEM suppliers of transformer manufacturing (Arresters, bushings, relays, ETM, PRD, control cabinets etc)
Working knowledge with all applicable industry standards including IEEE, ANSI
Must have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience
Strong Problem solving and analytical skills
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Expertise with Bushing connection to EHV transformers
Capability of solving difficult problems by modifying typical approaches, techniques, procedures, etc.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline
Must fully understand and comprehend customer’s technical needs
Capable of tolerating field job site conditions and performing internal inspections of transformers
Willingness to travel as needed, up to 75% of the time
Strong communication skills, ability to multi-task, ability to prioritize are required

Benefits