Transformer Repair Shop Supervisor (evening shift)

Hitachi Energy; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Stoney Creek, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated shop floor supervisor to oversee transformer repair operations. Based at the Stoney Creek Service Center, you will coordinate daily production, support repair execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to quality standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, planning, purchasing and project management, guide skilled trades teams, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in transformer production/repair or similar manufacturing.
• Experience supervising employees in a unionized factory setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technologist diploma.
• Strong planning, organizational, and administrative skills with good follow‑up.
• Ability to collaborate while guiding teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise repair work across shop employees in a two-shift environment.
• Coordinate production activities with engineering, planning, purchasing, and project management teams.
• Optimize resource utilization to improve productivity and meet delivery targets.
• Review processes and recommend cost improvement initiatives.
• Hire, train, and support hourly shop personnel.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve daily operational challenges.
• Support safety and quality programs across the shop floor.
• Contribute to job planning and work schedule development while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Planning & organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Technical diploma as technologist

Job description

The Opportunity

In this role, you will oversee a critical part of the power services value chain by managing shop floor operations dedicated to transformer repair. Based at our Stoney Creek Service Center, you will coordinate daily production activities, support technical repair execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. You will work closely with engineering, planning, purchasing, and project management teams to deliver reliable outcomes that support the performance and longevity of essential grid infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to guide skilled trades teams, enhance operational processes, and contribute to the safe restoration and maintenance of equipment that powers communities.

Schedule

Evening shift, Monday to Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Supervise execution of repair work across shop employees in a two-shift manufacturing environment
• Coordinate production activities in partnership with engineering, planning, purchasing, and project management teams
• Optimize resource utilization to improve productivity and meet delivery targets
• Review processes and recommend cost improvement initiatives
• Hire, train, manage, and support hourly shop personnel
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve daily operational challenges
• Support and promote safety and quality programs across the shop floor
• Contribute to job planning and work schedule developmentEnsure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical diploma as a technologist, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transformer production/repair or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising employees in a unionized factory setting.
• Proven interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
• Solid planning, organizational, and administrative skills with strong follow‑up.
• Experience working collaboratively while guiding teams.

More About Us

In this role, you will gain hands‑on exposure to power equipment repair operations while collaborating with experienced teams supporting critical energy infrastructure.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Salary Range

$85,000– $110,000

Only selected applicants will be contacted.