About the Role

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.

- Solid troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.

- Excellent customer-facing communication skills.

- Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

- Transformer testing experience including:

- Megger (Insulation Resistance)

- Turns Ratio Testing (TTR)

- 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

📌 Transformer Field Service Technician (Montreal)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Montreal