Electrical Technologist

Black & McDonald’s Atlantic Field Services Group is growing If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Field Services Department is currently based out of our Moncton office and works on projects and customer sites in and around the Atlantic Provinces. The Technician reports directly to the Department Manager. Their primary focus is providing technical field services in all aspects of maintenance and commissioning of utility, commercial and industrial low/high voltage power systems. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the maintenance, installation, and repair of medium/high voltage substation equipment
• Relay testing and calibration of both electronic and electromechanical relays as well as testing the various protection schemes.
• Switchgear activities on various types of breakers such as oil filled, gas filled, air magnetic and vacuum.
• Transformer testing, commissioning, repairs, and builds.
• Have a good understanding and follow industry standards including IEEE, NETA, CSA, ISO, ANSI, and all other relevant regulations.
• Prepare project reports by collecting, summarizing, analysing, and interpreting information, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations.
• Safety focus and compliance to all Black and McDonald’s company policies.
• Assess process, design, implementation, and workflow variables relating to scheduling and cost controls.
• Prepare, review, and edit technical drawings of electrical components and systems to ensure the application, installation and operations conform to required standards and customer requirements.
• Deliver on time and professional services,
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Other duties as required.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical technologist or Electrical trade certification red seal interprovincial

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 to 5 years in related field.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of electrical circuits
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Construction scheduling, planning, and execution
• Engineered drawings and diagram reading.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyse complex problems.
• A self-starting personality able to work individually or as part of a high functioning team committed to the success of the organization.
• A willingness to learn and grow.
• Flexible to work after hours and on call rotation.
• Physically fit to lift and carry electrical test equipment.
• Able to work indoor and outdoor.
• Willing and able to travel to various sites in and around the Atlantic Provinces.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Strong Computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Project).
• Bilingual could be considered an asset.