Qualified Electric Worker - Field Services
Hitachi Energy · Flexible / Remote, Richmond, Canada · 2026-11-07
About this role
The Opportunity
Are you ready to power the future? Join our Field Services team as a Qualified Electric Worker (QEW) - Field Services Representative and take part in delivering high-voltage electrical services across British Columbia. You'll work hands-on with power transformers and electric power equipment in industrial, utility, and construction environments. Whether you're a Red Seal Journeyman Electrician or an Electrical Technologist with mechanical aptitude, this role offers the chance to grow your skills, collaborate across departments, and make a lasting impact in the field.
How You'll Make an Impact
• Install and maintain power transformers, including bushing replacements and leak repairs.
• Perform electrical testing: power factor, turns ratio, resistance, insulation resistance, SFRA.
• Operate and maintain transformer oil processing rigs and service trailers.
• Conduct maintenance and construction work in high-voltage, industrial, and utility settings.
• Handle post-commissioning warranty activities and emergency service calls.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide performance recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and marketing teams to share field service insights.
• Review and interpret technical specifications before starting work.
• Prepare detailed customer reports on testing and site work performed.
• Participate in technical training and administrative tasks.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
• Journeyman Electrician with Red Seal certification or
• Electrical Technologist with hands-on experience and willingness to perform mechanical work on transformers, Power Line Technicians, Electricians, Winders, Electrical Engineers, Power Electrical Equipment Technologists (electrical diplomas only)
• Minimum 3 years of electrical field service experience, preferably with power transformers.
• Valid Canadian driver's license with a clean record acceptable in BC, AB, SK & MB.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including international assignments (valid passport required).
• Proficient in Word, Excel, databases, email, and service software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
More About Us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
• Health Care: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension program with generous company match, life and disability insurance.
• Family Care: 24/7 employee and family assistance program (EAP), telemedicine access.
• Work-Life Balance: Enhanced leave programs, fitness and wellness initiatives.
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups, tuition reimbursement, and on-demand learning platforms.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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