Testing and Inspection Technician

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Varennes; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Canada seeks an early-career electronics technician to support electrical systems testing and documentation. You will read plans, operate measuring equipment, and follow safety procedures in a collaborative environment.

The role focuses on hands-on work, teamwork, and continuous learning on projects that contribute to critical infrastructure and energy reliability. Fluency in English is an asset.

Qualifications

• Electronics or electrical engineering DEC required.
• 12–24 months experience.
• Ability to read plans and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• English fluency an asset; welding knowledge an asset.

Responsibilities

• Use electrical measuring and testing equipment and read technical documents.
• Apply organizational methods and procedures to prioritize and plan work.
• Lead by example, resolve problems through fact-finding and analysis.
• Share knowledge with less experienced staff and help develop methods.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

College diploma (DEC) in electronics / electrical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Poka software

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

General information:

Hitachi energy is a global leader in technology, and the largest supplier of transformers in the world. We are pioneering the digitalization of transformers, while working on the frontier of renewable energy and ultra-high voltage AC & DC applications.

Responsibilities:

• Use electrical measuring and testing equipment. Use technical documentation (Quality Advisory, Technical Advice, DO, checklists, drawings, C-18, etc.)
• Apply organizational methods and methodologies (Business Management Manual, Procurement, Health and Safety, Organizational Procedure, General Process of Individual Workshops)
• Apply job methods and methodologies (prioritizing and planning work, for example, day one follow-up, distances to check, follow-up to ensure proper vacuum, lead during committees).
• Use internal systems: product identification, tag, RNC, Poka, etc. Resolve complex problems requiring thorough fact-finding and analysis.
• Share knowledge and experience with less experienced staff Participate in the development of methods, instructions, and tests. Act as a technical leader

Qualifications:

• College diploma - DEC (electronics, instrumentation and controls, electrodynamics, electrical engineering, or another electrical-related college diploma.
• 12-24 months of experience.
• Ability to read plans and knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Behavioral competencies: teamwork, self-control, impact and influence, communication, ability to stand firm Knowledge of the metric and international system.
• Environment: working at heights, confined spaces, working with high voltage devices (over 600 volts), working with oil, heat, cold, driving vehicles: trucks, elevating platform, etc.
• Fluent in English (an asset) Knowledge of welding (an asset).

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries. In fiscal year 2020 wegenerated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com

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.