Power Systems Electrician

We have an exciting opportunity for a Power Systems Electrician to support a long-term client in the Fort McMurray region. Reporting to the Technical Field Services Client Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable to provide technical expertise to the client daily while identifying opportunities to grow Magna’s support and services at this facility.

This role is meant to provide support to the operations and maintenance teams for preventative maintenance, unplanned outages, and new electrical equipment installations. Working primarily for their maintenance department to capture gaps in their internal capabilities, the successful candidate will provide testing and maintenance support which supplement the client’s existing team and overall operations.

In this role, your daily activities could be expected to include 600V, 4160V, 15kV, and 25kV testing and maintenance on equipment such as breakers, Instrument Transformers, Relays, Transformers, cables, switchgear, MCC’s, Motor Starters and associated equipment.

The role includes a core responsibility of helping our client to further develop their critical equipment management, but due to the diverse day-to-day operations there is never a static routine to the support. The independence of the role away from Magna’s home office encourages leadership and independence, and also places the successful candidate as the “face of Magna” for all possible needs the client has. These challenges and opportunities create a greater role opportunity than purely focusing on the day-to-day tasks presented by the client.

Accountabilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following areas:

• Service Scope / Technical Responsibilities
• Equipment upgrades as well as maintenance, testing and commissioning services for industrial and utility situations
• Installations and repairs of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems and equipment
• Integrate into and become a well-regarded and reliable member of the client’s team
• Client Development
• Develop client relationships through client interface on site
• Identify service opportunities for clients and communicate them to the Client Manager
• Job Execution
• Daily on site, hands-on work, as required and dictated by the client
• Provide regular updates to the Client Manager
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external groups.
• Escalate awareness of issues and concerns on projects within a timely manner to team leads and Client Manager
• Responsible for knowing and adhering to all client policies and procedures
• Safety
• At a minimum, ensure all Manga IV and client’s safety policies are adhered to at all times
• Participate in regular safety meetings

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a Field Technician or a Power System Electrician
• Hands-on field experience commissioning, testing or maintaining power delivery equipment, including breakers, switchgear, relays, transformers.
• Broad knowledge in industrial and utility environments
• Trade or tech school certification considered an asset
• Must be able to independently interact with clients in a positive, technically competent, and professional manner
• Ability to work at site, 7 days on and 7 days off
• The ability to work flexible shifts when required, which include weekends, evenings and statutory holidays
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to self-manage with proven initiative and client focus
• Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent time management skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to travel
• Team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A positive, “can-do” attitude