Flagship Service

Electrical &
Instrumentation

From high-voltage distribution to precision instrumentation — Vazquez Company delivers full-scope E&I solutions for industrial, commercial, and energy facilities. Certified, safe, and built to last.

01High Voltage Distribution
02MCC & Switchgear Installation
03Process Instrumentation
04Control Systems & DCS
05Substation Construction
06Hazardous Area Electrical
07Electrical Maintenance
08Commissioning & Start-Up

Licensed & Certified

ESA licensed contractor, COR certified, and NFPA 70E-compliant crews on every site — no exceptions.

24/7 Emergency Response

Electrical emergencies don't wait. Our crews are on call around the clock for critical system failures.

In-House Engineering

Single-line drawings to full E&I packages — our in-house team handles design and field execution together.

What We Deliver

Our Electrical & Instrumentation division covers the full project lifecycle — from detailed engineering and procurement through to installation, testing, and commissioning.

Power Distribution

Design and installation of power distribution systems from source to load across all voltage classes.

  • 4kV to 25kV medium voltage systems
  • Low voltage switchgear and panels
  • Transformer installation and termination
  • Bus duct and cable tray systems
  • Underground and overhead cabling
  • Power factor correction

Control Systems & Automation

Integration of PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems for process control and facility automation.

  • PLC programming and panel builds
  • DCS integration and migration
  • SCADA configuration and networking
  • HMI development and commissioning
  • VFD and motor control installations
  • Safety instrumented systems (SIS)

Process Instrumentation

Supply, installation, and calibration of field instruments across pressure, flow, temperature, and level measurement.

  • Flow meters and transmitters
  • Pressure and temperature instruments
  • Level sensors and analyzers
  • Control valve installation and testing
  • Instrument loop testing and calibration
  • Instrument air and tubing systems

Substation Construction

Full EPC delivery of industrial and utility substations from civil foundations through to energization and commissioning.

  • Steel structure erection
  • HV equipment installation (breakers, CTs, PTs)
  • Grounding grid installation
  • Secondary relay and protection wiring
  • Factory and site acceptance testing
  • Live-line and hot-work capabilities

Hazardous Area Electrical

Certified Class I, II, and III hazardous location electrical work for oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical facilities.

  • Explosion-proof equipment installation
  • Intrinsically safe system design
  • Purge and pressurization systems
  • Zone 0, 1, 2 classified area work
  • CSA-certified equipment supply
  • Hazardous area inspection and compliance

Electrical Maintenance

Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs that keep your electrical infrastructure running at full capacity.

  • Predictive maintenance and thermography
  • Switchgear cleaning and testing
  • Cable fault finding and repair
  • Transformer maintenance and oil testing
  • Breaker testing and calibration
  • Arc flash studies and labelling

Full-Scope
E&I Capabilities

A complete breakdown of our electrical and instrumentation service categories — from low-voltage commercial work through to complex industrial control systems.

CapabilityScope
Low Voltage Wiring & DevicesFull Scope
Medium Voltage (up to 25kV)Full Scope
MCC Panel BuildsFull Scope
PLC / DCS IntegrationFull Scope
SCADA SystemsFull Scope
Field InstrumentationFull Scope
Substation EPCFull Scope
Hazardous Area (Class I–III)Full Scope
High Voltage (above 25kV)Selected Work
Fibre Optic & Data CablingFull Scope
Fire Alarm & Life SafetyFull Scope
Emergency & Standby PowerFull Scope
Arc Flash StudiesFull Scope
Commissioning & Start-UpFull Scope

Certifications & Licences

  • Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) — Licensed Contractor
  • Certificate of Recognition (COR)
  • NFPA 70E — Arc Flash Compliance Program
  • CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety
  • ISN and Avetta Registered
  • WSIB Clearance Certificate
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management

Trade Qualifications On Staff

  • 309A — Construction & Maintenance Electrician
  • 309C — Industrial Electrician
  • E3 — Electrical Apprentices
  • Instrumentation & Control Technicians
  • Red Seal Electricians
  • Journeyman Electricians (ON Licensed)

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Our E&I Process

A structured, accountable process from first contact through to project handover — so you always know where things stand.

01

Scope &
Estimating

We review drawings, walk the site, and provide a detailed estimate with full scope breakdown and schedule.

02

Engineering &
Planning

In-house engineers produce E&I drawings, single-line diagrams, loop sheets, and material takeoffs.

03

Procurement &
Prefab

Equipment and materials are procured, and MCC panels or instrument enclosures are prefabricated in our shop.

04

Field
Installation

Certified crews execute the work to drawing, with daily progress reporting and safety documentation.

05

Testing &
Commissioning

Loop checks, megger tests, functional testing, and witnessed commissioning before client handover.

Where We Work

Our E&I crews have worked across a wide range of sectors — from oil sands facilities to data centres to municipal water treatment plants.

Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Power Generation
Mining & Resources
Industrial Manufacturing
Data Centres
Water & Wastewater
Renewables
Commercial & Institutional
Municipal Infrastructure
14kVSystem Voltage
220KWork Hours
0Recordable Incidents
18moProject Duration
Featured Project — Electrical & Instrumentation

Industrial Substation Upgrade — Phase II

Complete 14kV substation replacement at a major industrial facility in the Ontario corridor. Scope included full demolition of the existing substation, new steel structure, transformer installations, protection relay upgrades, and a full control room E&I package.

  • Client: Confidential — Ontario Industrial
  • Location: Southern Ontario
  • Year: 2024
  • Scope: EPC — E&I
  • Duration: 18 Months
  • Value: $12M+
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Electrical Safety
Is Non-Negotiable.

Every Vazquez electrician works under a site-specific electrical safe work procedure. We enforce lockout/tagout, arc flash protocols, and energized work permits on every job — no exceptions. Our safety record reflects it.