Continental Electrical Motor Services (Northern) Ltd. (see https://continental-electric.com) located at 8909 15 St. Edmonton, Alberta, T6P 0B8 has a need for 1 permanent and full-time qualified Field Services Specialist (Electric Motor System Technician) to join the team.
For the past 30 years, Continental Group has grown to become a leader in the medium/high voltage motor & generator repair services industry through our dedication to innovative technology, unequaled services, and top-end products. At Continental, our commitment is ensuring our customers’ needs are met with skill, diligence, and swiftness every time. That is why we employ only the best technicians, journeymen, engineers, sales, and support staff in the industry.
Duties
The primary function is to perform the following on site specialized testing services:
Vibration Analysis of electrical motors
Laser Alignment of electrical motors
Balancing of electrical motors
Motion Amplification of electrical motor
PD Testing of electrical motor
PDMA Testing of electrical motor
Motor Current Signature Analysis (MSCA) of electrical motor
Customer Support
Assist Service Centre, as needed
Inspecting motors and generators to identify faults or defects
Disassembling electrical equipment to facilitate repair and maintenance
Replacing or repairing faulty parts and components
Testing repaired motors, generators, and other electrical equipment to ensure they operate correctly
Performing preventative maintenance on electric motors and other equipment to reduce the likelihood of failures
Reading and interpreting schematics and technical drawings
Using specialized electrical testing equipment to diagnose faults
Reassembling and testing equipment after repairs are complete
Communicating with clients to provide advice and recommendations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Documenting work performed for future reference and record-keeping
Ordering parts and supplies necessary for repair and maintenance work
Work closely and communicate with customers, field service and service centre teams, and administration departments
Handle customer questions and enquiries, as needed
Update work orders with appropriate information to provide information more quickly and easily to customers
Promote a professional company image, strong voice to employees and customers
Overtime when needed
Participate in the development of strategies to improve the performance of the Field Services department
Perform other duties as required
Education
Journeyman certificate in the Electric Motor System Technician trade from any jurisdiction OR Enough experience to challenge a provincial certificate of qualification (about 9,000-10,000 hours)
Skills and Experience
Must be able to perform the duties listed.
Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Able to work well under pressure.
Accountability and strong attention to detail.
Self-starter, with developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Computer literate.
Wages & Benefits
Salary: $51.59 per hour, paid biweekly
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Overtime: May be required and is paid in accordance with the Alberta Employment Standards Code
3 weeks vacation annually, accrued as it is earned
Extended health care and dental benefits
RRSP matching program
Safety equipment is required and will be supplied or subsidized by Continental Electrical
How to Apply
Please send the following to continentalelectricmotorshr@gmail.com
Resume
3 references which we will call
Answer to the following questions
Explain how you operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments such as bobbins and generators.
Briefly methods you have found effective when examining and testing wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results.
What is the most challenging part of reviewing work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed? Share an example.
Only applications that complies with the above requirements will be considered