Field Service Technician (m/f/d)

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy High Voltage Products is the globally recognised specialist for power transmission and power distribution. The service unit is responsible for worldwide after-sales support of generator circuit breaker systems (GCB) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, additional services, troubleshooting, extensions, conversions and replacements.

Service is the key to success. As a colleague in our globally active service team, you will appreciate the independent, varied and solution-oriented work. After a versatile, practical training in Switzerland and abroad, you will lead GIS installations and maintenance around the globe. A technically challenging position in a multicultural environment awaits you.

What You Can Achieve

• Leading multicultural construction sites worldwide for gas-insulated switchgear for voltage levels from 110KV to 550KV

• Responsible for the successful execution of on-site installation, maintenance and repairs in compliance with contractual deadlines and considering local legal requirements

• Responsible for the quality of on-site work through quality control and assessment of the skills of local assistants

• Conducting product training on-site at the product and during installation

• Responsible for risk evaluation and minimisation

• Coordination and instruction of workforce

• Cost control of deployed resources and regular reporting to project management

• Active participation in process improvements and proactive measures to increase the efficiency of on-site activities

Your Background

• Completed apprenticeship in metal construction, electrical or automotive industry

• Basic electrical engineering knowledge is a must, further electrical training is an advantage

• At least 5 years of professional experience in assembly and commissioning

• Very good German and good English skills, at least B2

• Willingness for national and especially international worldwide assignments with up to 80% travel activity

• Flexible, resilient and communicative team player

• Flair for pragmatic and unconventional problem solving with high quality and safety standards

More About Us

• Exciting and varied tasks with plenty of scope for creativity

• Attractive opportunities for further training and personal development

• Interesting and diverse activities/projects – including assignments abroad

• Well-coordinated and dynamic team

• Open corporate culture

• Attractive benefits package including fixed salary, travel and subsistence expenses as well as a say in the choice of accommodation