Testing and Inspection Technician

Location: Varennes, Quebec, Canada

Job ID: R0138231

Date Posted: 2026-08-13

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description: At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

General information:

Hitachi energy is a global leader in technology, and the largest supplier of transformers in the world. We are pioneering the digitalization of transformers, while working on the frontier of renewable energy and ultra-high voltage AC & DC applications.

Responsibilities:

• Use electrical measuring and testing equipment. Use technical documentation (Quality Advisory, Technical Advice, DO, checklists, drawings, C-18, etc.)

• Apply organizational methods and methodologies (Business Management Manual, Procurement, Health and Safety, Organizational Procedure, General Process of Individual Workshops)

• Apply job methods and methodologies (prioritizing and planning work, for example, day one follow-up, distances to check, follow-up to ensure proper vacuum, lead during committees).

• Use internal systems: product identification, tag, RNC, Poka, etc. Resolve complex problems requiring thorough fact-finding and analysis.

• Share knowledge and experience with less experienced staff Participate in the development of methods, instructions, and tests. Act as a technical leader

Qualifications:

• College diploma - DEC (electronics, instrumentation and controls, electrodynamics, electrical engineering, or another electrical-related college diploma.

• 12-24 months of experience.

• Ability to read plans and knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

• Behavioral competencies: teamwork, self-control, impact and influence, communication, ability to stand firm Knowledge of the metric and international system.

• Environment: working at heights, confined spaces, working with high voltage devices (over 600 volts), working with oil, heat, cold, driving vehicles: trucks, elevating platform, etc.

• Fluent in English (an asset) Knowledge of welding (an asset).

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries. In fiscal year 2020 we generated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com

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