Mechanical Field Service Engineer

About This Role

Working as a Mechanical Field Service Engineer within the Transformers business, you will contribute to the service strategy by delivering timely, high-quality, cost-effective service offerings, solutions, and engineering projects for customers across the UK. This highly mobile role requires extensive travel and offers an excellent opportunity for engineers with transferable skills to develop specialist expertise within the power industry.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role within a team of knowledgeable and experienced engineers and technicians undertaking and coordinating service activities on customer sites
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety, quality standards, project schedules and customer satisfaction
• Support the installation, assembly and commissioning of large power transformers and associated equipment, including radiators, conservators, cooling systems, pipework, bushings and auxiliary components
• Undertake transformer refurbishment projects, routine maintenance activities, inspections and component replacements
• Identify issues and support technical investigations and recommendations
• Carry out oil handling, oil processing, oil filtration and oil sampling activities in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements
• Assist with mechanical checks, equipment inspections, leak detection, pressure testing, torque verification and functional testing activities to ensure equipment is installed and operating correctly
• Lead site activities from start to finish under the direction of the Project Manager, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with customer requirements
• Maintain project site documentation, quality records, checklists and service reports
• Help resolve issues on site and provide technical feedback to support continuous improvement activities
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and act as an ambassador for Hitachi Energy
• Identify potential service opportunities and customer requirements
• Apply all safety rules, environmental requirements and safe working practices, whilst proactively identifying hazards and implementing actions to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment and customer assets

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, Military Engineering training or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in the installation, assembly, commissioning, maintenance or repair of large industrial, mechanical, electrical or electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, technical documentation and engineering procedures
• Full UK driving licence