Field Service Technician

Who We Are

Since 1955 Wismer & Rawlings Electric has been keeping the Power Up for clients across Western and Northern BC. Our skilled teams of electrical field service technicians keep electrical systems of all voltage classes running efficiently, reliably and safely.

The Position

Wismer is looking for Field Service Technicians for the Prince George location.

The candidate must be located or willing to relocate.

The position is part of the IBEW bargaining unit and is covered by the terms of the Collective Agreement.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career with a company that values technical expertise, safety, and professional development. You will work alongside some of the industry's most experienced technicians, gaining hands-on training and exposure to a wide range of high-voltage electrical systems, testing, commissioning, and maintenance projects. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

What We Offer

• Excellent wage package. The wage range is the base pay. Total wage package is $71.03 - $88.99.
• Extended health benefits.
• 100% Employer paid contributions to an RRSP or Pension Plan.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Paid Training.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialized electrical testing equipment such as Doble Power Factor Test Sets, Insulation & Winding Resistance Testers, Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR) Test Equipment, Fall of Potential Ground Resistance Test Equipment, Breaker Timing Analyzers, AC and DC Hi-Pot Test Equipment, Very Low Frequency (VLF) Test Equipment, Response Analysis (SFRA) Equipment
• Ensure testing equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and suitable for field use.
• Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of high, medium, and low-voltage electrical power equipment.
• Comprehensive electrical and protection testing, commissioning and system analysis of electrical equipment.
• Maintenance, repairs, technical reports and technical support.
• Ensures compliance with applicable local, national, international standards and legislation, as well as customer requirements with regard to safety, employment and environment.
• Ensure customer requirements, project timelines, and contractual obligations are met.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Communicate technical findings, equipment conditions, and recommended corrective actions to customers.

Qualifications

• Registered Electrical Apprentice, Red Seal Electrician, or graduate of a two-year Electrical Technologist program.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous learning.
• Desire to develop a long-term career in electrical testing, commissioning, and field services.
• Valid class 5 BC Driver's License, Class 1 license an asset.
• Flexible to travel out of town with overnight stays, and work evening and weekends as required.
• Overtime as required.
• Willing to attend emergency callouts on short notice.
• An understanding of Gas in Oil Analysis and the processing of transformer oil an asset.

WRE is committed to:

• Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. A work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
• To building and preserving a safe. respectable working environment for all its employees

Pay: $53.29-$68.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prince George, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application question(s):

• Where are you located?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Prince George, BC