Transformer Field Service Technician

Insight Global; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a French-speaking Electrical Field Service Engineer/Technologist to support installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical power systems across Canada. This role is highly customer-facing and ideal for hands-on problem solvers working on critical power infrastructure projects.

You will travel to customer sites nationwide, collaborate with engineering and operations teams, and deliver service reports and commissioning plans while

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on experience with electrical power systems.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with HV systems up to 185 kV and transformers >50 MVA.
• Experience with switchgear, power distribution equipment, and protective relays.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting VFDs and motor control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and single-line drawings.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and testing of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Support transformers, switchgear, protective relays, motor control systems, and distribution equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues using testing equipment and root-cause analysis.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot VFDs and motor control systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Develop testing procedures, commissioning plans, and service reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, project teams, and customers to ensure project success.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve reliability, safety, and performance.
• Travel to customer sites across Canada to support service and projects.

Skills

Electrical power systems experience

Bilingual (French/English)

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology/Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking a French-speaking Electrical Field Service Engineer / Technologist to support the installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical power systems across Canada. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on field work, solving complex technical issues, and working on critical power infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and testing of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Support power transformers, switchgear, protective relays, motor control systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system issues using advanced testing equipment and root-cause analysis techniques.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor control systems.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot protective relays and electrical protection schemes.
• Support PLC-based automation systems and industrial controls when required.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Develop testing procedures, commissioning plans, service reports, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, project teams, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical recommendations that improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational performance.
• Travel to customer sites throughout Canada to support service and project activities.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Fluent in both French and English.
• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with electrical power systems.
• Experience commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing electrical equipment in industrial, utility, infrastructure, or power generation environments.
• Strong experience with power transformers, including commissioning, testing, diagnostics, maintenance, and field troubleshooting.
• Experience working on high-voltage systems up to 185kV and/or transformers exceeding 50 MVA.
• Experience with switchgear, power distribution equipment, and protective relays.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting VFDs and motor control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transformer testing experience including:
• Winding Resistance Testing
• Power Factor Testing
• Oil Analysis
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Industrial automation and controls experience.
• Utility, substation, transmission & distribution, renewable energy, or power generation experience.
• Previous commissioning/startup experience.
• Project management or project coordination experience