Service Technician (Montreal)

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

Your role and responsibilities

This dynamic role requires a solid working knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, both electrical and mechanical technical skills, leadership, business acumen and effective communication skills.
Perform electrical testing, preventive maintenance, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, modernization and installation of medium and low voltage electrical power equipment such as circuit breakers, switchgear cabinets, protection and control devices, etc.
Plan and execute work on time and on budget to world-class quality and safety standards.
Communicate with customers to present ABB capabilities and increase service opportunities. Work closely with sales team to maintain, develop and grow customer base.

Qualifications for the role

• Electrical technician/technologist with at least two years' relevant experience.
• Knowledge of basic electrical safety procedures and practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical skills.
• Ability to understand written instructions and procedures as well as electrical drawings, and to draft or draw them.
• drawings.
• Well organized.
• Familiar with electrical distribution equipment and test procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and most common software (Office Suite).
• Excellent knowledge of French and English (written and spoken).
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout territory, work overtime, weekends and service calls.
• weekends and to respond to out-of-hours service calls as required.
• Enterprising, self-starter able to move files quickly and take responsibility for results.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to establish good communication and maintain strong relationships with customers and team members.
• Safety and customer focused, using practical experience and knowledge of electrical distribution systems to help develop and recommend solutions for problems or upgrades to customers' electrical systems.

Benefits

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the ninth consecutive year, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. Consistently ranked as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Best Employers, Canada's Best Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and a long-time recipient of the Women in Governance Parity Certification, ABB's culture and commitment is to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.