Service Technician Specialist

ive and corrective maintenance activities, including test plans, work execution, and customer sign-off

• Analyze oscillography, event records, and SCADA/RTU data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions

• Configure, test, and document protection settings (e.g., line, transformer, bus, and feeder) and IEC 61850/GOOSE communications

• Execute retrofit and modernization scopes (relay upgrades, breaker replacements, digital substation integrations) with minimal downtime

• Prepare high-quality service reports, as-found/as-left documentation, and redlines for drawings and settings files

• Partner with project managers, applications engineers, and suppliers to plan outages, parts, tooling, and site readiness

• Provide on-site and remote technical guidance to customer operators and maintenance teams

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

Your background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred) or equivalent military/industry experience

• 3-8 years in field service, commissioning, testing, or maintenance of high-voltage equipment or grid automation systems

• Hands-on experience with protection & control (relay testing, settings, secondary injection) and substation apparatus testing

• Working knowledge of SCADA/RTU, networking, and common protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850); cybersecurity awareness for OT environments

• Strong safety mindset with familiarity in LOTO, arc-flash boundaries, and energized work practices; OSHA 10/70E or ability to obtain

• Willingness to travel regionally with periods of night/weekend work during outages; valid driver's license

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge grid technologies, collaborate with experienced experts, and have clear pathways for continuous learning and professional growth.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy

• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry

• Access to learning platforms and career development programs

• Competitive health and retirement benefits

• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

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