Field Service Technician L2

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Field Service Technician- L2, come grow with us

The Field Service Technician is responsible for field service work performed on HPS products on-site. Communicates requirements to Production, Testing, Engineering and Quality Assurance and assists with elimination of similar issues in the future.  Assists customers with troubleshooting and coordinates various tests on units requiring repairs or modifications. The incumbent must be available for emergency situations and eligible for international travel.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Determining material needs and ensuring they are produced and shipped to site.
• Verify that kits are complete, tested and functioning completely.
• Coordinating site visits with HPS Sales and Customers.
• Preparing site work instructions for HPS personnel.
•  Preparing site work instructions when customers agree to make site changes themselves.
• Generating Field Service Reports and cost summaries for each service trip.
• Updating and maintaining the FPR SharePoint site and Field Service calendar.
• On-Site Commissioning Support
• Completing mechanical rework, including changing out any damaged or defective parts.
• Manage the process of a customer witnessing tear-down at HPS facilities which includes coordinating the initial test and inspection of the product to determine failure site and/or mode
• Ability to conduct testing at a HPS test facility or during a Field Service assignment which includes Ratio, Phase relation, insulation resistance, etc…
• Returned Materials Analysis and Reporting

Do you qualify? We are seeking: 

• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Completion of a College Diploma/ Associate's degree/ Certification, with a degree or diploma in a technical field preferred (Technician/Technologist)
• Internal Auditor ISO 9001:2015
• Lock out Tag out, Working at Heights and Fall Restraint Training
• Electrical Safety Training
• Transformer Testing Knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of various types of transformers and their applications
• Sufficient knowledge of electrical theory in relation to transformers so that test results can be properly interpreted
• Experienced user of measuring and testing devices, hand tools, scopes, etc.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Project)
• Proven project management capability
• Background in magnetics or transformer construction/design
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Office, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work long hours locally or in remote international locations.
• Ability to travel internationally with short notice.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

 Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:  

We are Great Place to Work Certified  Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.  

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).   

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy. 

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