Qualified Electric Worker - Field Services

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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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.