electrical mechanics lead hand

Government of Canada - Central; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian governmental agency in Nova Scotia is seeking a qualified Electrical Mechanic. The role entails reading blueprints, troubleshooting various electro-mechanical equipment, and requires a certification. Applicants should have 3+ years of relevant experience. The position is physically demanding with no remote work options and includes additional benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Basic security clearance needed.
• Criminal record check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Test and observe electrical and mechanical conditions of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair various electro-mechanical equipment.
• Use machining tools to fabricate or recondition parts.
• Instruct apprentices in electrical mechanics.

Skills

Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification

Motor controls

Green economy sector

Accurate

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or non-university certificate/diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Maintenance
• Repair
• Testing
• Service

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Test and observe electrical and mechanical conditions of equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electro-mechanical equipment
• Use machining tools to fabricate or recondition parts
• Replace or recondition shafts, bearings, commutators and other components
• Instruct apprentices
• Wind, assemble and install various types of coils
• Perform static or dynamic balancing of armatures or rotors
• Perform some machining to recondition or modify shafts, commutators or other parts
• Test and repair or replace faulty wiring or components in electrical switchgear
• Test repaired motors, transformers, switchgear or other electrical apparatus to ensure proper performance

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Electrical Mechanic Trade Certification

Experience and specialization Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Motor controls

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Electric motors
• Transformers
• Switchgears
• Industrial motors
• Rotors
• Coils
• Armatures
• Generators

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits