Field Service Technician/Engineer - Stoney Creek

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is looking for a Field Service Technician/Engineer to perform service work at customer sites in Ontario. This role includes responsibilities such as transformer installation, conducting electrical tests, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical field service, excellent communication skills, and be prepared for travel and diverse working conditions.

Qualifications

• Electrical field service experience with a minimum of 3 years.
• Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license and passport for international travel.
• Experience in substation/transformer roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform transformer installation and maintenance activities.
• Conduct electrical testing of transformers.
• Build customer relationships and participate in administrative tasks.

Skills

Good knowledge of Electric Power Equipment

Excellent communication skills

Mid-level computer operation skills

Education

Trade education, college or university diploma/degree in electrical or mechanical field

Job description

Field Service Technician/Engineer - Stoney Creek

The service representative will be responsible for executing service work at customer sites, delivering according to Hitachi Energy standards while adhering to the Health and Safety requirements, according to the project schedule and budget, with utmost professionalism.

Responsibilities:

Perform transformer installation and maintenance activities

Perform replacement of bushings and repair of transformer leaks

Perform electrical testing of transformers that includes power factor, ratio, resistance, insulation resistance, SFRA

Operate and maintain transformer oil processing rig

Maintain tool and work trailers

Ensure all site work is performed to meet proper safety requirements

Good knowledge of Electric Power Equipment

Handles post commissioning warranty activities

Ability to build customer relationships and makes recommendation to customers with regards to equipment performance.

Works in collaboration with other departments (sales, marketing and engineering) and bring Field Service expertise.

Reviews, analyzes and interprets and comments on technical specifications prior to starting work

Participates in department administrative tasks

Follows scheduling and administrative procedures

Participates in technical training

Prepare customer reports on testing and site work performed

Work under challenging conditions; able and willing to be called for Customer emergency situations. This may include longer term work assignments at customer sites.

See problems as a challenge and be able to find solutions through research, peer networking and Centre of Excellence networking

Requirements:

A trade education, college or university diploma/degree/trade in a technical field (electrical, mechanical, etc.)

Electrical field service experience with a minimum of 3 years experience or other relevant substation / transformer experience (i.e. manufacturing, engineering design, factory project management)

Must have and maintain a valid Canadian driver’s license

Must be willing to work in different working conditions and hours of work

Willing to travel for development when required and must maintain a valid passport for international travel.

Mid-level computer operation skills, including word processing, database programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and Department utilized software application programs

Excellent communication skills – written and oral

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.