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Location:
Stoney Creek, Ontario, CanadaJob ID:
R0142850Date Posted:
2026-08-31Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
YesJob Description:
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in strengthening Canada's energy infrastructure through the installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). In this position, you will support critical power transmission projects that help deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy throughout Canada. Following comprehensive technical training, you will take ownership of field service activities, coordinate on-site work, and collaborate with customers and internal teams to achieve successful project outcomes. Your work will directly support the performance, reliability, and safety of electrical networks while providing opportunities to build specialized expertise in high-voltage equipment, maintenance practices, commissioning activities, and customer support within the power industry.
How You'll Make an Impact
Coordinate and execute on-site GIS installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and upgrade activities.
Apply technical knowledge of Gas Insulated Switchgear to resolve field challenges and support successful project delivery.
Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of service work.
Implement quality and safety practices that reduce risk and support operational excellence.
Build positive customer relationships while identifying opportunities to support future service needs.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, recommend corrective actions, and help prevent potential failures.
Prepare field reports, service documentation, protocols, and progress updates.
Serve as the Person in Charge of Work (PICW), conduct safety assessments, lead site safety meetings, and issue permits as required.
Responsible to ensure 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.
Trade education and experience in a field such as Industrial Mechanics or Electrical Trades.
Experience coordinating and managing crews on electrical projects.
Experience in power generation, transmission, and distribution, or transferable industry experience.
Sound mechanical and electrical capabilities, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and test equipment software.
Valid Canadian driver's license and willingness to travel extensively across Canada (approximately 80% travel).
Fluent in English
More About Us
In this role, you'll gain valuable experience supporting critical power infrastructure projects while developing specialized technical skills within the evolving energy industry.
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
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
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.
