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Field Service Technician Class C

6 days ago• Maryland Heights, MO

The opportunity

Bring your mechanical skills into the energy industry and build a career working with the equipment that helps keep the power grid moving.

Join Hitachi Energy as a Field Service Technician and become part of our fast-growing Service organization. From rapid response and performance improvement to operational efficiency and life-cycle support, our teams work directly with customers to help maintain the reliability and performance of critical transformer equipment.

Reporting to the Regional Field Operation Manager and supporting the US Services HUB, you'll work alongside experienced field professionals at electrical substations and customer sites across the country. You'll perform hands-on mechanical work, inspect and service equipment, support transformer testing, and gain experience with specialized oil-processing equipment.

With travel of up to 85%, no two days will look exactly the same. You'll have the opportunity to experience different customer environments, solve real-world technical challenges, and continue building valuable transformer and field service expertise.

If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, traveling, and being part of a team where safety and quality matter, this could be the opportunity to build your future with Hitachi Energy.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

  • Perform hands-on mechanical work in electrical substations and at customer sites.
  • Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify potential problems, defects, or causes of equipment issues.
  • Service, repair, and adjust equipment and components that operate primarily through mechanical principles.
  • Analyze information and evaluate results to help determine effective solutions to customer issues.
  • Perform physical activities requiring strong dexterity, agility, and attention to safety.
  • Use computers and software to configure functions, enter data, and process information related to site activities.
  • Operate and maintain Vacuum Oil Processors (VOPs) and oil-handling equipment under the direction of site leadership, including completing required processing logs.
  • Support transformer testing activities and collaborate with field teams to successfully complete customer projects.

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Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

  • High school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of professional work experience.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 85%.
  • Class A CDL is a plus.
  • Welding experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to climb ladders and stand, stoop, bend, and walk for extended periods of up to 12 hours per day.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
  • Retirement Savings - 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
  • Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO, paid holidays
  • Professional Growth - Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
  • Family Support - Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

More About Us

  • Build your career with Hitachi Energy while gaining hands-on experience supporting critical energy infrastructure and working alongside experienced field service professionals.
  • Expand your technical knowledge through real-world projects, continuous learning, and exposure to transformer service operations across a variety of customer environments.
  • Join a collaborative team where safety, integrity, quality, and professional development are part of how we work every day.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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Client-provided location(s): Maryland Heights, MO
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-217833
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-26T18:41:47

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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