Field Service Apprentice

Description

General Information:

This position is for participants of the Apprentice program of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC).

The goal is to prepare you to become a Field Service Technician, though different rotational assignments within Hitachi Energy High Voltage Service organization.

Mission Statement:

The target work focuses on installing, configuring, calibrating, and repairing technical products and systems at customer field locations including: Performing a variety of maintenance and technical support on installed products and equipment. Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving malfunctions.

An Experienced Para-Professional (S2) requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requires vocational or technical education.

Your Responsibilities:

• Participate on the rotational plan established by Management and GACC
• Main rotational assignments will include Field Operations, Training Center, Equipment/Asset management, Engineering.
• Perform field service operations that present usual problems requiring technical skills.
• Assist the installation and commissioning of high voltage equipment.
• Assist training center operations, including training documentation, training preparation and execution, field engineer’s certification database.
• Assist equipment/asset management on daily tasks, including inspections, minor repairs, planning & fulfillment.
• Assist engineering with document management, project support and other tasks as assigned by engineering manager.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying own knowledge and experience.
• Perform and document field tests such as SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance.
• Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions. 
• Conduct inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs and assist in determining resource requirements.
• Develop recommendations and prepare written reports. 
• Maintain detailed records and logs.
• Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• This position is hourly & part time. Schedule to be agreed with supervisor.  
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Candidates must be enrolled in the Apprentice program of the German American Chamber of Commerce GACC and enrolled at a technical college on an electrical, mechanical or mechatronics related field for Fall 2023.   
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• No previous experience required.
• Familiarity with windows applications.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.