Electrical Technologist

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

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The Opportunity

Position: Technologist (Electrical)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Nuclear Equipment Solutions

Reports to: Section Manager EQ/SQ

Hours per week: 40

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.
  
  

If you are looking for an organization that is committed to your future growth development, then you’ve come to the right place.

General Overview

Perform lab and field tests using predominantly standard techniques and processes. Prepare straightforward technical reports and designs. Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems generally of a routine nature. The assignment is within the Nuclear Equipment Solutions department and is predominantly in the field of electrical testing and inspections.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with Kinectrics policies and procedures.
• Perform routine investigations and technical studies for customers in one or more disciplines such as electrical and I&C.
• Perform inspection of product and document on inspection forms, and preparation of shipments.
• Perform lab and field tests using predominantly standard techniques; provide support in laboratory or field environments by conducting experiments, conducting tests or servicing equipment; quality control.
• Assembling products, including soldering, wiring and mechanical assembly.
• Testing products to our approved procedures, using a variety of measurement and test equipment, including, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, calipers, etc.
• Complete required paperwork to support our QA program, including incoming inspections, non-conformance reports, components substitution forms, inspection and test plans and test results.
• Participate in the analysis of test results and data by use of standard software packages.
• Write reports of a predominantly routine nature, and preparation of records (descriptions of test methods, observations, and test data).
• Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by following good quality and safety practices in all aspects of the work performed.
• Perform clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems
• Perform routine processes and duties such as shipping, receiving, inventory control, housekeeping, etc.
• Frequent travel to and work at customer sites in Canada and on occasion internationally
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Completion of Secondary School in technical studies or equivalent
• Up to 5 years related experience or equivalent advanced education in field of Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or similar.
• Experience using modern test equipment and instrumentation
• Experience using modern electronic test equipment and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical principles
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical/electronic devices, testing
• Good computer skills for data acquisition and analysis
• Good knowledge of QA principles and safety practices
• High level of initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be granted nuclear site security clearance
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills to work co-operatively with staff & clients.
  
  

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.