Field Service Technician 80 - 100% (m/f/d)

About the Position

Hitachi Energy High Voltage Products is the globally recognised specialist for power transmission and 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, modifications and replacements.

Service is the key to success. As a colleague in our globally operating service team, you appreciate 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, adhering to 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 workers
• 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

What You Bring

• 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 costs, as well as a say in accommodation choice