VFD Technician
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Compensation Range: $65,000 – $75,000 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Compensation Range: $65,000 – $75,000
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience working with VFDs, motor controls, or industrial electrical systems
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Opportunity:
We’re partnering with a well-established Canadian engineering firm specializing in power systems and industrial automation. They are currently seeking a Field Service Technician (VFDs / Drives) to support clients across industrial plants, commercial facilities, and critical infrastructure environments.
This opportunity is ideal for an early to mid-career technician looking to deepen their expertise in variable frequency drives and motor control systems. You’ll work alongside a highly experienced team, gaining hands-on exposure to commissioning, troubleshooting, and advanced drive applications, with strong opportunities for technical growth and specialization.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting the start-up, commissioning, and field service of variable frequency drives (VFDs) across low and medium voltage applications
- Assisting with installation, configuration, and optimization of drive systems and motor control setups
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting drive-related issues, including faults, parameter settings, and performance inefficiencies
- Interpreting electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and control schematics to support service work
- Supporting plant shutdowns, system upgrades, and reactive service calls alongside senior technicians
- Using diagnostic tools and software to monitor drive performance and capture system data
- Documenting service activities and contributing to clear, concise technical reports for clients
- Traveling within Canada
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience working with VFDs, motor controls, or industrial electrical systems
- Solid understanding of three-phase systems, motors, and drive applications
- Exposure to commissioning or servicing industrial equipment in the field is an asset
- Strong troubleshooting mindset with a desire to build deeper expertise in drive systems
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with senior technical staff
- Valid driver’s license and passport, with flexibility for travel
- Professional communication skills and a customer-focused approach
Compensation Range: $65,000 – $75,000
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the commissioning, installation, configuration, optimization, and field servicing of low- and medium-voltage variable frequency drives and motor control systems. Troubleshoot drive issues, assist with shutdowns and upgrades, use diagnostic tools to monitor performance, document service work, and travel to client sites across Canada.
Requirements
Candidates need 2–3 years of hands-on experience with VFDs, motor controls, or industrial electrical systems, along with a solid understanding of three-phase systems, motors, and drive applications. Field commissioning or service experience is an asset; a valid driver’s license and passport, travel flexibility, troubleshooting ability, and professional customer-focused communication are also required.
Skills
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Motor Controls
- Drive Commissioning
- Field Service
- Drive Installation
- Drive Configuration
- Drive Optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Three-Phase Systems
- Electrical Drawings
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Control Schematics
- Diagnostic Tools
- Drive Performance Monitoring
- Technical Reporting
- Customer Communication
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Categories
- Engineering
- Trades
- Energy
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Variable Frequency Drives
- VFDs
- Low-Voltage Applications
- Medium-Voltage Applications
- Motor Control Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Power Systems
- Commissioning
- Start-Up
- Installation
- Configuration
- Optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Drive Faults
- Parameter Settings
- Three-Phase Systems
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Electrical Drawings
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Control Schematics
- Plant Shutdowns
- System Upgrades
- Diagnostic Tools
- Drive Performance Monitoring
- Technical Reports
- Field Service
- Industrial Plants
- Commercial Facilities
- Critical Infrastructure
- Travel