Sr. Electrical Field Technician

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Senior Field Technician to support high-voltage electrical projects across Ontario. You will work in the field, assisting with commissioning, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment within substation and utility environments.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10+ years of substation experience, a power-focused degree, and a willingness to travel daily across Ontario to sites.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years working in a electrical substation environment.
• Strong experience working within substations and/or the utility/power space.
• Hands-on experience testing high-voltage electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and testing of high-voltage equipment.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting in substations and utility environments.
• Interpret test results and ensure equipment operates to spec.
• Travel throughout Ontario and be onsite daily.

Skills

Substation experience

High-voltage testing

Field testing

Education

Electrical Technology or Electrical Engineering bachelor's degree

Tools

Transformers

Breakers

CTs

PTs

Transfer switches

Other HV equipment

Job description

Insight Global is looking for an experienced Senior Field Technician to support high-voltage electrical projects throughout Ontario. This individual will work primarily in the field, supporting the commissioning, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment within substation and utility environments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on high-voltage testing experience and be comfortable independently working with test equipment, performing electrical tests, and interpreting results.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 8-10+ years working in a electrical substation environment
• Strong experience working within substations and/or the utility/power space
• Hands-on experience testing high-voltage electrical equipment
• Experience performing testing on equipment such as:
  • Transformers
  • Breakers
  • CTs
  • PTs
  • Transfer switches
  • Other substation/high-voltage equipment
• Electrical Technology or Electrical Engineering bachelors degree, preferably with a power-focused background
• Comfortable travelling throughout Ontario and being onsite daily
• Reliable and comfortable operating in a demanding, field-based environment

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Protection relay testing experience
• SCADA testing experience
• Broader protection and control systems experience
• Strong exposure to commissioning, maintenance, and metering in addition to testing

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