Overhead Lines Laboratory Co-op Student

2 months ago


Toronto, Canada Kinectrics Full time

**Overhead Lines Laboratory Co-op Student (LAM)**

**General Company Information**

Kinectrics is the category leader in providing life cycle management services for the electricity industry. Trusted by clients worldwide, our expertise in engineering, testing, inspection, and certification is backed by our independent laboratory and testing facilities, a diverse fleet of field inspection equipment and an award-winning team of over 1,000 engineers and technical experts.

From initial design and type testing to operational deployment and maintenance services, Kinectrics collaborates closely with customers to ensure that utility assets perform safely, reliably and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

**The Opportunity**
- **Pillar**: Transmission & Distribution Technologies (TDT)
- **Department**: Line Asset Management (LAM)
- **Location**: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto - on site

The LAM department offers a full range of 3rd party mechanical testing services for electric utilities, including the testing of new products and aged components. Testing products include overhead phase conductors, fiber optic cables, hardware, and specialized studies in areas such as wind induced conductor motion and ice loading.

**This role within the Overhead Line team is a 100% hands-on laboratory role.**

Here is what a previous co-op student said about their time as a student:

- _Engineering Co-op Student, Winter 2022_

**Responsibilities**

This position involves tasks including but not limited to:

- Support with sample preparation (e.g. epoxy terminations, compression connectors), test setup, and execution of tests
- Carry out hands-on technical work in the laboratory under supervision of senior technologists
- Assist technologists and engineers in carrying out mechanical/electrical evaluation of overhead conductors, fiber optics, etc
- Complete test logsheets and other records in accordance with Kinectrics’ ISO 9001/17025 quality program
- Provide verbal updates to laboratory supervisor and project managers on testing status
- Support with computer aided design of test fixtures/jigs using Solidworks on a limited basis.
- Keep a clean work environment and practice good housekeeping in an industrial setting
- Perform all duties in safe manner in compliance with Kinectrics policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as required

**Qualifications**
- Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Program requiring a co-op placement
- Experience with hand tools (e.g. drill, hammer, grinder, etc) is required
- Must be able to perform moderate physical tasks, physically fit: ability to move/lift items up to 40-50 lbs.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work co-operatively with a variety of staff
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team situation and high level of initiative
- Basic computer skills are required (e.g. Microsoft Office, Solidworks/AutoCAD)
- Familiarity with data acquisition programs (e.g. LabView) or measuring instruments (e.g. calipers, LVDTs) is an asset

Kinectrics’ safety policies and procedures must be adhered to at all times. In order to perform your work safely you may be required to wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, electric-shock and sole puncture protective foot gear with protective toecap, shock resistant gloves, a fall restraint harness, face respirator and a hard hat.

**Application Instructions**

**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.



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