Incoming and Final Test Senior Technician

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Transformer Test Technician to perform incoming, in-progress, and final tests on power transformers using advanced electrical test equipment. You will contribute to accurate reporting and support continuous improvement through hands-on work and problem-solving.

Day shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) or afternoon shift (3:30 PM–2:00 AM) on an alternating two-week schedule, with opportunities for growth and collaboration within a safety-focused

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma (Grade 12) required.
• Minimum five years transformer testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory.
• Experience with transformer test equipment.
• Ability to read drawings/diagrams.
• Ability to work independently and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary transformer inspections.
• Set up and perform required electrical tests.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support detanking activities when required.
• Conduct in-progress testing during assembly and dry-out.
• Perform final acceptance tests to industry standards.
• Create and maintain customer test reports.
• Identify test non-conformities and escalate.

Skills

Transformer testing

Electrical theory

Read drawings

Independent worker

Leadership

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Transformer test equipment

Job description

About Us

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join a skilled team specializing in transformer repair and testing. You will work with experienced technicians committed to safety, quality, and technical excellence. You will perform incoming, in‑progress, and final tests on power transformers. You will use advanced electrical test equipment and support root‑cause diagnostics. You will contribute to accurate reporting and support continuous improvement. You will grow your technical knowledge through hands‑on work and exposure to complex equipment. You will work closely with leaders who support learning and development.

Shift Schedule:

Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM

(Alternating every two weeks)

How you’ll make an impact

• Perform preliminary transformer inspections.

• Set up and perform required electrical tests.

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.

• Support detanking activities when required.

• Conduct in‑progress testing during assembly and dry‑out.

• Perform final acceptance tests to industry standards.

• Create and maintain customer test reports.

• Identify test non‑conformities and escal… ???

Your background

• Secondary school diploma (Grade 12).

• Minimum five years transformer testing experience.

• Strong knowledge of electrical theory.

• Experience with transformer test equipment.

• Ability to read drawings and diagrams.

• Ability to work independently and guide others.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

• Extended Health Care: Medical, dental, vision
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension program with generous company match, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care: 24/7 employee and family assistance program (EAP), comprehensive group insurance, telemedicine access
• Work-Life Balance: Enhanced leave programs, flexible days off for holidays
• We offer a cost-of-living adjustment premium (COLA) on all hours worked, to compensate for any increases in CPI index Consumer Price Index. The baseline is taken from June 2024 and will be adjusted every 6 months (each February and August). So, if there is an increase in the CPI index, we adjust the COLA accordingly.

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