Sr. Field Technician - Electrical

Insight Global; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Health benefits

Pension matching 4.5%

Vacation

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on HV testing experience, can operate test equipment independently, and interpret results. Travel across Ontario is expected as part of the role, with a permanent position and a

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of field experience in substations or utility/power environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology.
• Willing to travel across Ontario and be onsite daily.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HV equipment.
• Work primarily in the field with test equipment and perform electrical tests.
• Interpret test results and document findings for client projects.

Skills

High voltage testing

Substation experience

Field service

Travel within Ontario

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelor’s)

Job description

Position: Sr Field Technician (Electrical)

Rate: 50-60/hr incorporated

Company Vehicle: Provided - driving time paid when outside to GTA & work phone provided

Type: PERM - hourly rate 50-60/hr + benefits and vacation- 4.5% pension matching

Location: 5 days - service work / field work - dispatched - mainly Southern Ontario - GTA, Whitby, Ottawa, Sarnia, - depending on end client dispatch

Required Skills & Experience

• 8-10+ years of relevant field experience
• Strong experience working within substations and/or the utility/power space
• Hands-on experience testing high-voltage electrical 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

Experience performing testing on equipment such as:

• Transformers
• Breakers
• CTs
• PTs
• Transfer switches
• Other substation/high-voltage equipment

Nice to Have Skills & 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

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.

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