Electrical Service & Production Technician

Kelowna, BC

Always On UPS Systems Canada Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), emergency lighting inverters, and related power systems serving marine, industrial, mining, and other critical infrastructure sectors across Canada and internationally.

As our service department continues to grow, we are expanding our team with a technical role that combines field service and in-house production support.

About the Role

This is a hands-on electrical position suited for a Journeyman or Red Seal Electrician, or an Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technologist with strong practical experience, who is looking to broaden their technical scope beyond traditional construction work.

We welcome applications from both experienced electricians and engineering technologists who have solid hands-on electrical capability and a strong understanding of 3-phase systems.

The Electrical Service & Production Technician will support field start-ups, commissioning, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of 1-phase and 3-phase UPS systems, while also contributing to electrical assembly, wiring, and factory testing when not deployed on service assignments.

This role offers a balanced structure with shared travel responsibilities and the opportunity to work on specialized, high-reliability power systems within a growing Canadian manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

Field Service (Approximately 20–30% Travel)

• Start-up and commissioning of 1-phase and 3-phase UPS systems and emergency lighting inverters
• Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Diagnosing power quality, load distribution, and bypass configurations
• Providing remote and onsite technical support
• Preparing detailed field service reports and documentation
• Supporting warranty investigations and quality reviews

Production & Factory Support

• Wiring and assembly of 1-phase and 3-phase electrical panels and UPS cabinets
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, control drawings, and single-line diagrams
• Performing factory testing and verification procedures
• Supporting system retrofits and custom configurations
• Assisting production with repairs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with CSA standards and internal quality procedures

What We Are Looking For

• Journeyman Electrician or Red Seal certification OR
• Electrical Engineering Technologist or Electronics Engineering Technologist diploma
• Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems
• Min. 3 years of experience in commercial, industrial, or power systems environments
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
• Service and troubleshooting experience are strongly preferred
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail
• FSR certification is an asset
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license with satisfactory abstract
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (due to security clearance requirements)

Compensation & Benefits

• Shop rate: $30–32 per hour
• Field service rate: $34–36 per hour while deployed on service assignments
• Travel approximately 20–30%, shared across the service team
• Fully covered comprehensive benefits
• Profit-sharing plan
• RRSP matching program
• Stable, year-round work environment

Why Join Always On?

• Work on specialized critical power systems rather than standard construction projects
• Balanced travel expectations with strong team support
• Expand your technical expertise into UPS and backup power systems
• Be part of a growing Canadian manufacturer where your contributions directly impact company success

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Due to the company’s security clearance requirements for service on naval vessels, only Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered.

MNP is pleased to assist Always On in recruiting for this role.