Field Service Engineer - Transformers

Location:

Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0090419

Date Posted:

2025-05-15

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our Transformers business as a Field Service Engineer. You'll contribute to the execution of the service strategy and service growth by focusing on delivering timely, high-quality, cost -effective service offerings, solutions, and engineering projects for customers. 

Execute Service work according in accordance with Hitachi Energy standard processes, quality standards and safety guidelines. You'll be delivering a quality customer service to satisfy our prestigious customers. Using your initiative to identify new service opportunities for Hitachi Energy.

How you'll make an impact:

• You’ll be playing a key role within a team of knowledgeable and experienced engineers/technicians undertaking and co-ordinating service activities on site, whilst keeping a close eye on health and safety and quality standards, schedules and progress reporting to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Responsible for Transformer service activities including, installation and commissioning, carrying out refurbishments, device replacements, routine maintenance, inspections and identifying problems to assist with providing analysis for recommendations.

• Co-ordinate all delivered parts, materials and components for each project and optimise the use of your resources to meet delivery and performance targets as effectively as possible.

• Lead jobs from start to finish under the direction of the project manager and to clients’ requirements.

• Maintain project site documentation and check lists, prepare reports and help to resolve any issues on site. You’ll provide feedback to assist with identifying and recommending effective new solutions to help meet business and/or customer needs.

• Apply all safety rules and follow safe practices – as well as keeping environmental responsibilities in mind. But you’ll also assess and highlight hazards and implement actions to ensure the safety of both people and equipment.

Your Background:

• Electrical Engineering-related HNC, apprenticeship scheme or suitable industry experience.

• Experience within the Transformers or the power sector (installation/service/maintenance) and/or a broad knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment, i.e. Transformers.

• Proven experience with Mechanical installations, Switchgear, Cabling/wiring installation, Oil handling/processing/sampling, device function checks and power equipment testing instruments, Omicron/Megger etc.

• Experience in leading a team/management of subcontractors,

• Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings

• Suitable qualifications such as IPAF, PASMA, CCNSG, though training will be provided

• Full driving licence

Your attributes:

• Able to work well using your own initiative, you’re also a team player who’ll collaborate and communicate well to achieve successful outcomes.

• You’re flexible in your attitude to working hours as the role will require working all over the UK, sometimes at short notice.

• You have excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• You have a systematic approach, a positive mindset and are keen to learn and develop.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.

• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.

• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.

• Travel throughout the UK with opportunities for offshore working.

• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.

• Enhanced overtime rates.

• Valued employee contributions and bonus schemes.

• Company-subsidised meals and accommodation while working away.

• Company van and mobile phone.

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.

More about us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams.
 
Hitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey.
Talent Partner , Dianne Cooper - Dianne.cooper@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions on the position.

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