Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician Install it. Test it. Bring it back to life. Work hands-on with high-voltage transformers for a global energy leader, with travel, technical depth, and real impact on the grid. Sperton Global AS , a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is partnering with our client, a global leader in power technology and electrical infrastructure, to hire a Field Service Technician supporting high-voltage power transformers across the United States. This is a full-time, remote and field-based role requiring travel of up to 85 percent to customer sites. Role Overview The Field Service Technician will provide hands-on field service support for high-voltage power transformers, helping customers install, maintain, and restore electrical assets across a range of voltage classes (69kV to 550kV). The work includes installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and end-of-life services, often performed on-site in challenging field conditions. Working closely with service colleagues and customers, the successful candidate will contribute to equipment reliability, extended transformer life, and the dependable operation of power grid infrastructure. Responsibilities Perform on-site and remote service activities including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and replacements on high-voltage power transformers. Support customer operations by addressing technical issues and anticipating service needs. Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings, instructions, and technical manuals. Complete internal transformer work such as bushing connections, lead clearance, tapping, crimping, taping, and contoured joints. Conduct transformer field testing, including transformer turns ratio, power factor and dissipation factor, insulation resistance, and contact resistance testing. Repair, re-gasket, assemble, and disassemble transformer equipment as directed. Operate and maintain vacuum oil processing and oil handling equipment with direction, including completing all required logs and supporting dissolved gas and oil quality analysis. Coordinate logistics for service jobs, including tools, resources, and spare parts. Contribute ideas for product and process improvements that enhance operations and customer service. Ensure compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Qualifications Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available. Associate Degree with 2 years of professional work experience, or High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of professional work experience. Broad knowledge of transformer field service operations and transformer field testing on high-voltage equipment (69kV to 550kV). Familiarity with transformer installation and assembly, vacuum and oil processing, and internal transformer components. Valid driver's license with the ability to travel up to 85 percent. Sperton Global AS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for technical training and career development. Supportive team environment with exposure to varied customer sites and challenges. How to Apply If you are interested, please send your CV to our recruitment team. Include your current and expected salary, notice period and relevant experience. Locations United States Remote status Fully Remote Job location Remote - Tennessee, United States of America Workplace & Culture at Sperton At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do. We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA , working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways. We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better. Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.