Job Description
Lead Critical Grid Infrastructure Projects
Our client is a global provider of power infrastructure and electrical equipment solutions supporting utilities, industrial facilities, renewable energy projects, and large-scale energy transmission and distribution networks. The organization designs, manufactures, installs, commissions, and services critical electrical equipment used to support grid reliability and power system performance worldwide.
Job Description
Lead site execution activities for transformer installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair projects.
Coordinate crews, tools, testing equipment, and subcontractor resources to ensure successful project delivery.
Oversee transformer receiving inspections, assembly, oil processing, wiring, and installation activities in accordance with OEM and industry standards.
Perform and supervise electrical testing and commissioning activities, including transformer diagnostics and acceptance testing.
Support energization activities and successful customer turnover of completed projects.
Serve as the primary technical contact onsite for customers, utilities, EPC contractors, and third-party stakeholders.
Direct and mentor field technicians while promoting safe work practices and team accountability.
Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring work quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Investigate equipment issues, warranty claims, and field failures while supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Prepare site reports, commissioning documentation, test records, and project closeout packages.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to field service execution, safety, and operational performance.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5-7 years of experience supporting power transformer installation, commissioning, maintenance, or field services.
Previous experience leading field crews, technicians, or subcontractors on customer sites.
Strong understanding of transformer commissioning, troubleshooting, and electrical testing methodologies.
Experience working within utility, substation, power generation, transmission, or electrical infrastructure environments.
Ability to travel extensively throughout North America.
Preferred Experience
Utility substation experience, particularly transmission systems 69kV and above.
OEM transformer field service experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
NETA Level III certification.
NFPA 70E training and electrical safety expertise.
Experience with dissolved gas analysis (DGA), transformer monitoring systems, and on-load tap changer service.
What's on Offer
Salary of $125,000 to $150,000 plus bonus
Health Insurance Premium Covered 100% by Employer
401k plus company match available.
Interested? Apply today.
Contact Marios Peripanos Quote job ref JN-112026-7142361
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Project / Program Management
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Houston
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Marios Peripanos
Job Reference: JN-112026-7142361
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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