electrical engineering technician
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology/technician. Solar energy technology/technician. or equivalent experience.
Tasks:
- Design and develop power equipment and systems.
- Install equipment.
- Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation.
- Maintain equipment.
- Service equipment.
- Test power equipment and systems .
- Assist in design, development and testing.
- Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components.
- Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications.
- Collect and compile operational or experimental data.
- Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
- Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems.
- Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Networking hardware.
- Programming software.
- Programming languages.
- Software development.
- Programmable logic controller (PLC).
- TCP/IP.
- MS Office.
Equipment, eystems and controls experience:
- Data communication equipment and systems.
- Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls.
- Electronic testing equipment and systems.
Type of industry experience:
- Energy.
- Manufacture.
Specialization or experience:
Green economy sector.
Area of specialization:
- Design.
- Development.
- Testing.
- Installation.
- Operations or production.
- Repair.
- Troubleshooting.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own vehicle.
- Public transportation is not available.
- Willing to travel.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
- Dependability.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Workplace information:
On the road job.