Field Service Engineer - Power Plant Sector (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Our High Voltage Products division is a worldwide specialist in power transmission and distribution. Our Service Unit supports customers around the globe with Generator Circuit Breaker systems (GCB) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). From training and commissioning to maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and replacements - we ensure critical power infrastructure works reliably, safely, and efficiently.

Service is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our international service team, you'll take on varied, hands-on work and become a recognized product expert. After comprehensive, practical training in Switzerland, you'll travel the world to commission and maintain GCB systems - all while working in a dynamic, multicultural environment. This is a role with real impact, technical depth, and plenty of room to grow.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead multicultural service projects for GCB on power plants from 20 MW to 1600 MW worldwide
• Ensure smooth and timely execution of installation and maintenance work on site
• Perform the final quality check and guarantee that all work meets our high standards
• Deliver product training directly to customers at their facilities
• Identify risks proactively and implement effective mitigation measures
• Coordinate on-site teams and give practical, clear instructions
• Manage resource and provide regular reporting to project management
• Drive process improvements and implement efficiency-boosting initiatives on site

Your background

• Completed apprenticeship in metalwork, electrical engineering, or automotive technology
• Solid electrical knowledge (essential); further education such as a technician diploma is a plus
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience; experience in site leadership is an advantage
• Good English skills (B2 or above); German is a plus
• High willingness to travel - up to 80% worldwide
• Flexible, resilient, and communicative team player who enjoys solving problems pragmatically and values high safety and quality standards

More about us

• Exciting and varied tasks with great creative freedom
• Attractive training and development opportunities
• Interesting and very varied activities/projects, including off-shore assignments
• Well-established and dynamic team
• Open corporate culture
• An attractive benefits package including fixed, travel and meal expenses, as well as a say in the choice of accommodation

Apply now

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Client-provided location(s): Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-177075

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-11T23:33:59