Field Service LTC Technician

Hitachi Energy’s Service Business is seeking an LTC Field Service Technician to perform specialized field service work on Load Tap Changers and associated transformer equipment. This role involves hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LTCs at customer sites across the United States. You’ll work with industry-standard procedures and technical documentation, develop expertise in LTC operation and diagnostics, and contribute directly to the reliability and performance of the power grid.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking to deepen their technical skills in transformer systems and gain exposure to a variety of field service projects.

Install, maintain, and repair Load Tap Changers (LTCs) and transformer components.

Perform electrical testing and diagnostics on LTCs and related equipment.

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in LTC field environments.

Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on LTCs to ensure optimal performance.

Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals for service tasks.

Prepare detailed field reports and communicate findings to management and customers.

Operate heavy machinery and follow strict safety protocols.

Support cross-functional teams during service projects.

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

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Advanced post-high school education or 5 years of relevant field service experience.

Experience in utility or power industry field service.

Technical proficiency in LTC operation, transformer assembly, electrical testing, controls, or oil processing.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently.

Experience with technical report writing.

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

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

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

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, on-demand learning platforms.

Location Remote - Missouri, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0112158

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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