The OpportunityPosition: Technologist (HCL/HVL)
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Level: Entry
Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON
Department: Line Asset Management (LAM)
Reports to: Principal Engineer, High Current Lab
Hours per week: 40
Number Required: 1
Starting Salary: $85,038.15. Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.
Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact- Assist with installation of laboratory equipment and test fixtures
- Conduct high current lab tests on safety equipment (PPE) and electrical apparatus (e.g. switches, breakers, transformers, etc.)
- Perform routine electrical tests, investigations, and technical studies for customers in one or more disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, non-destructive evaluation, and material science.
- Perform sample preparations, job safety analysis, custom test setup, and execute tests.
- Assist the test lead with preparation of test plans and test log sheets.
- Adhere to Kinectrics quality assurance protocol.
- Participate in the analysis of test results and data by use of standard software packages
- Write reports of a predominantly routine nature, and complete data log sheets
- Ensure customer satisfaction by following good quality and safety practices in all aspects of the work performed.
- Perform shipping, receiving, calibration, housekeeping, inventory control, and maintenance
- Perform clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems
- Perform other duties as required.
What You Need to Succeed- Graduate of three-year Electrical Technology Diploma at the community college level or equivalent in the area of electrical technology, or Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering with hands on experience.
- A period of at least 1 year experience in a high current or high power setting, with direct experience in testing of transmission and distribution equipment in high current applications is required.
- A period of at least 1 year experience related to arc flash testing or analysis is required. Priority will be given to candidates with direct experience in open arc testing of PPE products.
- Minimum 1 year of industrial experience applying, calibrating, or fixing power instruments, meters, transducers, isolating amplifiers, and data acquisition systems is required.
- Requires working knowledge of distribution transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches. Such knowledge is normally acquired through minimum 1 year of direct experience in installation, maintenance, repair, or testing of such equipment.
- Requires ability of analyzing single phase and three phase circuits including transformers, as well as three phase rectifiers.
- Requires knowledge of electrical theory and testing standards to understand the requirements for electrical testing of transmission and distribution components. Requires some knowledge of high current and high voltage test requirements.
- Requires experience with mechanical and electrical testing practices, procedures and safety standards; or equivalent advanced education in related field such as electrical engineering technology is required.
- Experience working in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.
- Ability to utilize computer software programs for data management, such as Microsoft Excel, and some programming skills
- Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques; experience with workplace organization.
- Motor vehicle skill: holding a valid driver's license that allows motor vehicles operating independently; forklift license is preferred.
- Craning and rigging experience: ability to operate lifting devices (e.g. scissor lift, work platforms)
- Requires experience in solving problems where solutions require considerable investigation to resolve and often require integration of technical fields.
- Ability to exercise judgment and resourcefulness in resolving technical problems
- Physically fit: ability to move/lift/rearrange heavy items up to 50 lb; standing for extended period, crouching, kneeling etc.
- General experience operating hand tools, drill press, saw, grinder, hydraulic pumps etc.
- General understanding of electrical power utility components and related tests
- Ability to work effectively both alone and in teams
- Must be self-motivated, and have strong prioritizing and time management skills; have demonstrated the initiative and ability to make positive contribution to project team
- Ability to travel and flexibility to meet tight deadlines
- Strong written (technical and non-technical) and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service orientation
This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
