High Voltage Test Technician - Transformer Services

High Voltage Test Technician - Transformer Services

Join Hitachi Energy and help shape the future of reliable power delivery. As a High Voltage Test Technician in our Transformer Services team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safety and performance of power grids across the country. This position offers hands-on work with advanced testing equipment, opportunities to travel to customer sites, and the chance to collaborate with experienced engineers and field teams.

If you’re looking for a role where your technical skills and problem-solving abilities will directly contribute to the stability and efficiency of critical infrastructure, we invite you to consider this opportunity with Hitachi Energy.

This role will be based in the Earth City, MO office with up to 60% travel required.

How you’ll make an impact

• Set up and operate mobile high voltage test systems at customer sites.
• Perform advanced electrical tests, including applied and induced voltage, partial discharge localization, and temperature rise.
• Investigate and troubleshoot sources of partial discharge in transformers.
• Analyze and interpret electrical test results to ensure optimal performance.
• Calibrate and maintain specialized test equipment.
• Communicate technical findings and solutions to customers and field crews.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field teams.
• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of experience in transformer testing or ten years of transformer experience.
• Hands-on experience with both low and high voltage testing methods.
• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and technical report writing.
• Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• 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 Earth City, Missouri, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0105850

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.