Transformer Repair Shop Supervisor (evening shift)

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Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Job ID: R0134560 Date Posted: 2026-06-22 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC. Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity In this role, you will oversee a critical part of the power services value chain by managing shop floor operations dedicated to transformer repair. Based at our Stoney Creek Service Center, you will coordinate daily production activities, support technical repair execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. You will work closely with engineering, planning, purchasing, and project management teams to deliver reliable outcomes that support the performance and longevity of essential grid infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to guide skilled trades teams, enhance operational processes, and contribute to the safe restoration and maintenance of equipment that powers communities. Schedule: Evening shift, Monday to Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM How You’ll Make an Impact Supervise execution of repair work across shop employees in a two-shift manufacturing environment Coordinate production activities in partnership with engineering, planning, purchasing, and project management teams Optimize resource utilization to improve productivity and meet delivery targets Review processes and recommend cost improvement initiatives Hire, train, manage, and support hourly shop personnel Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve daily operational challenges Support and promote safety and quality programs across the shop floor Contribute to job planning and work schedule development Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines Your Background Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical diploma as a technologist, or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 5 years of experience in transformer production/repair or similar manufacturing environment Experience supervising employees in a unionized factory setting Proven interpersonal and problem-solving abilities Solid planning, organizational, and administrative skills with strong follow-up Experience working collaboratively while guiding teams More About Us In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to power equipment repair operations while collaborating with experienced teams supporting critical energy infrastructure. Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry Access to learning platforms and career development programs Attractive health and retirement benefits Paid leave and flexible work arrangements In compliance with Ontario’s Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is: Salary Range: $85,000– $110,000 Only selected applicants will be contacted. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.