Job Id: 18962

Continental Electrical Motor Services Ltd.

continentalelectricmotorshr@gmail.com

Calgary

Alberta

Full Time

Continental Electrical Motor Services Ltd. (see https://continental-electric.com) located at #201, 4015 – 8th Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 3A5 has a need for 2 permanent and full-time qualified Electrical Motor/Armature Winder or Electrical 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

Repair/rewind various types of electro-mechanical equipment.
Perform all work in compliance with the quality manual and technical manuals
Read job cards to determine job status, work authorizations/limitations, estimate, description of problems, and or expected serviceability
Test electro-mechanical equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems using various methods (AC or DC)
Operate specialized repair and testing equipment, brazing units, VPI systems, balancer, vibration data collectors
Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies
Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
Keep work area neat and clean
Assist other mechanics or other plant personnel in skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor
Understand, perform, and retain various skills related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by Manager of Shop Operations
Performing assigned tasks safely and efficiently

Education

Journeyman certificate in the Electric Motor System Technician trade from any jurisdiction OR enough experience to challenge a provincial certificate of qualification

Skills and Experience

Experience in the service and repair sector of electric motors
Must have ability to perform the duties listed above
Experience with:
– Large AC & DC Motors (Assembling, disassembly, commissioning, service, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and testing) of electric motors
– Vibration analysis of electric motors
– Balancing of electric motors
– Machine alignment of electric motors
– Surge testing of electric motors
– Hi-potential testing of electric motors
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial EHS requirements
Demonstrated understanding of quality assurance programs
Demonstrated experience with planning, scheduling executing and performing repair projects, in a shop environment and on an industrial customer’s site
Experience using overhead cranes and rigging of large loads
Must be able to use forklifts, pallet jacks
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to perform repetitive tasks
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Wages & Benefits

Salary: $44.92 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
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.