Rail Electrification Field Service Technician

Sécheron SA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sécheron SA is seeking a Field Service Technician to support our service organization in Canada, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, and retrofits for DC switchgear and power conversion systems in the rail industry.

The role requires hands-on technical ability, strong customer focus, and willingness to travel domestically up to 80% with occasional international trips. Montreal-based with opportunities to visit customer sites worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical experience.
• Minimum 3+ years field service experience in electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with DC power systems (Low/Medium up to 3 kV).
• OSHA safety training and CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient service delivery to customers in Canada and globally when needed.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Sécheron equipment at customer sites.
• Implement retrofits and modernization projects with internal teams and customers.
• Supervise installation, testing, commissioning and customer trainings on Sécheron equipment.
• Audit existing equipment and prepare technical intervention reports.
• Repair activities at Montreal facilities.
• Support Sales on site surveys, quotations, and customer access permissions.
• Identify and propose new service opportunities during customer visits (spares, on-site services, retrofits, trainings).
• Provide technical support on DC products including switchgear, rectifiers, and power converters.

Skills

Field service experience

Power distribution

DC power systems

Safety certification (OSHA)

Customer orientation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

High school diploma or GED with industry experience

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Sécheron SA is seeking a Field Service Technician to support our service organization in Canada, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, and retrofits for DC switchgear and power conversion systems in the rail industry.

The role requires hands-on technical ability, strong customer focus, and willingness to travel domestically up to 80% with occasional international trips. Montreal-based with opportunities to visit customer sites worldwide.