High Voltage Test Lab Manager

Pickering, Ontario, Canada
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- Posted on: 7/17/2025

High Voltage Test Lab Manager - Instrument Transformers

On-site | Full time | Senior (5+ years)

**About us**

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued.

**A Snapshot of Your Day**

You will lead Trench Canada’s High Voltage Test Lab for Instrument Transformers facility, owning day-to-day operations and long-term innovation while shaping strategic initiatives. You’ll oversee technical excellence, resource planning, and safety culture, ensuring world-class testing standards are met across all test labs.

Your Tasks:

- Lead and mentor supervisors and unionized lab personnel, fostering a culture of performance and safety.
- Manage engineering and technical functions within the test lab, ensuring high-quality testing and analysis.
- Develop and enforce standardized testing protocols in line with IEEE, CSA, and other global standards.
- Strategically manage lab cost center and budgets (CAPEX/OPEX), equipment lifecycle planning, preventive/corrective maintenance and capacity optimization.
- Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline testing processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Champion Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) practices, integrating them into daily lab operations and development plans. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Production, R&D,
- uality) for product qualification and issue resolution.
- Monitor and analyze test results to support product validation, development, and customer certification.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of 5-7 years of leadership experience in a high-tech or manufacturing environment (unionized experience preferred).
- P.Eng certification or eligibility is highly desirable (demonstrating strong engineering ethics and regulatory compliance).
- In-depth understanding of high voltage electrical testing methodologies and equipment calibration.
- Strong Knowledge of high voltage test equipment, design specifications, and failure mechanisms.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and product standards.
- Familiarity with IEEE, CSA, IEC standards relevant to Instrument Transformers and high voltage testing.
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout.
- Proficiency in advanced quality management tools: FMEA, DMAIC, 5 Why, SPC, and root cause analysis techniques.
- Experience using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to improve testing throughput and accuracy.
- Data-driven mindset for analyzing trends, troubleshooting test deviations, and supporting production decisions.
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and engage cross-functional teams in a technical setting.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with peers, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

We offer:

- Career growth, cross-training, and leadership development pathways.
- A competitive compensation package, including flexible benefits and a flexible savings program.
- Performance-based bonus programs and recognition initiatives.

**Our Commitment