HV Transformer Field Technician – Journeyman Level

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in British Columbia is looking for a Qualified Electric Worker (QEW) - Field Services to install and maintain power transformers, perform high‑voltage tests, and support post‑commissioning activities.

You will travel to industrial and utility sites, work with multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and build lasting customer relationships while delivering field service insights.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician with Red Seal certification or Electrical Technologist with hands-on experience.
• Minimum 3 years electrical field service experience, preferably with power transformers.
• Valid Canadian driver's license with clean record for BC/AB/SK/MB.
• Willingness to travel, including international assignments, and flexible hours.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, databases, email and service software.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain power transformers, including bushing replacements and leak repairs.
• Perform electrical testing: power factor, turns ratio, resistance, insulation resistance, SFRA.
• Operate and maintain transformer oil processing rigs and service trailers.
• Conduct maintenance and construction work in high-voltage, industrial, and utility settings.
• Handle post-commissioning warranty activities and emergency service calls.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide performance recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and marketing teams to share field service insights.
• Review and interpret technical specifications before starting work.
• Prepare detailed customer reports on testing and site work performed.
• Participate in technical training and administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Red Seal certification

Electrical Technologist experience

Electrical field service experience

Microsoft Word Excel databases service

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

Red Seal certification

Electrical Technologist qualification

Tools

Power transformer handling

HV electrical testing equipment

Job description

Hitachi Energy in British Columbia is looking for a Qualified Electric Worker (QEW) - Field Services to install and maintain power transformers, perform high‑voltage tests, and support post‑commissioning activities.

You will travel to industrial and utility sites, work with multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and build lasting customer relationships while delivering field service insights.