Field Technician- Electrical/mechanical

**The Opportunity**

The Electrical Service Field Technician will be responsible for the dismantling and reassembly of rotating equipment. The Technician will ensure quality and customers are the basis of all actions.

**The Role**
- Perform emergency and preventive maintenance and installation on a 24/7 on-call basis with regional responsibility.
- Be responsible for performing on-site or in-house servicing and repair of company products.
- Provide technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment.
- Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear
- Medium Voltage Terminations
- Protection relays
- Control systems and PLC
- LV Drives
- Metering solutions
- Transformer testing
- Dismantle, troubleshoot, investigate, repair and re-assemble all types of electrical and mechanical apparatus in an offsite or “field” location.
- Work from drawings, sketches, schematic layouts, test specifications, written or verbal instructions from supervision.
- Dismantling and assembly of rotating equipment:

- Complete service order card.
- Measure all mechanical fits.
- Determine bearing type, size, seals, shields etc.
- Document bearing and arrangement
- Remove and install bearings.
- Identify parts for proper assembly
- Properly store and clean parts.
- Withdraw materials
- Perform grit blasting of equipment
- Re-assemble
- Paint
- Perform electrical tests (ie. Meggar surge comparison, hypo, core lost)
- Perform final run tests and vibration checks
- Low Voltage AC Three Phase Winding
- Perform core loss and loop tests
- Perform electrical tests and record (eg. Surge comparisons, PI meggar)
- Perform dip and bake operations
- Transformers (Dry Type Only)
- Perform electrical tests (meggar, TTR)
- Dismantle transformers
- Assist winders in all aspects of transformer work.
- Reassemble
- Mechanical Operations:

- Perform dynamic balancing in plant balancing stand.
- Perform dynamic balancing of assembled equipment
- Perform field vibration analysis and balancing
- Record vibration data
- Perform basic stick welding and brazing.
- Fabricate necessary tooling to assist in work.
- Dismantle and assemble dynamitic couplings
- Supervise rigging and equipment handling during in plant repairs and overhauls
- Safety and General Housekeeping
- Comply with plant safety policy and report all accidents
- Keep personal tools and shop tools in safe and good operating condition
- Ensure proper use and safe operation of all equipment and processes
- Inspect, troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to all shop equipment
- Assist with general housekeeping of plant
- Training and Procedures
- Ensure compliance withal QA requirement and shop standards
- Report problems to lead hand/supervisor
- Obtain approval prior to job implantation
- Inspect all jobs prior to shipping
- Prepare equipment for shipping
- 3-5 years in a similar role or equivalent experience
- Journeyman Red Seal Electrician Certificate or Electrical Engineering Technologist
- 3+ years of field service repair, commissioning, upgrades, and customer service experience within the Electrical Distribution service field.
- Electro-mechanical or other electronics related equipment knowledge a strong asset.
- Technical education or trade certificate would be an asset
- Hands on Electro-Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to use and interpret drawings and manuals
- General knowledge of all types of motors, generators, connections, insulation materials, coil installations, taping and windings and transformers.
- Knowledge and operation of rigging and lifting devices and Electrical testing procedures (e.g. meggar, surge comparison, hypot, core loss etc.); vibration analysis; field balancing
- Experience in field service type work
- Travel to site and perform inspections on various mechanical installations and repairs

**The Company**

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts w