Qualified Electric Worker - Field Services

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

Qualified Electric Worker - Field Services

Are you ready to power the future? Join our Field Services team as a Qualified Electric Worker (QEW) - Field Services Representative and take part in delivering high-voltage electrical services across British Columbia. You’ll work hands‑on with power transformers and electric power equipment in industrial, utility, and construction environments. Whether you're a Red Seal Journeyman Electrician or an Electrical Technologist with mechanical aptitude, this role offers the chance to grow your skills, collaborate across departments, and make a lasting impact in the field.

How You’ll Make an Impact

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.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

Journeyman Electrician with Red Seal certification or

Electrical Technologist with hands‑on experience and willingness to perform mechanical work on transformers, Power Line Technicians, Electricians, Winders, Electrical Engineers, Power Electrical Equipment Technologists (electrical diplomas only)

Minimum 3 years of electrical field service experience, preferably with power transformers.

Valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean record acceptable in BC, AB, SK & MB.

Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including international assignments (valid passport required).

Proficient in Word, Excel, databases, email, and service software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.

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.

Health Care

Medical, dental, vision, and more.

Financial Wellbeing

Employer‑supported pension program with generous company match, life and disability insurance.

Family Care

24/7 employee and family assistance program (EAP), telemedicine access.

Work-Life Balance

Enhanced leave programs, fitness and wellness initiatives.

Employee Engagement and Development

Employee Resource Groups, tuition reimbursement, and on‑demand learning platforms.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Job type Full time

Work arrangement

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-09

Reference number R0110957

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.