Electrical Technologist

Kinectrics Inc.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Employee referral bonus

Educational reimbursements

Job summary

Kinectrics Inc. in Toronto, ON is seeking a skilled professional for its Nuclear Equipment Solutions department.

The role involves performing tests, inspections, assemblies, and QA documentation in a highly technical environment, with travel to client sites in Canada and internationally. Candidates should have high school plus electrical courses, 5 years related experience, and ability to obtain nuclear site clearance.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School plus additional Electrical courses.
• 5 years related experience or equivalent advanced education in Electrical/ Electronics.
• Experience using modern electronic test equipment and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties safely in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Conduct routine investigations and technical studies for customers in electrical disciplines.
• Inspect products and document results, prepare shipments.
• Perform lab and field tests using standard techniques and equipment.
• Assemble products including soldering and wiring.
• Test products to approved procedures using measurement equipment.
• Complete QA paperwork and test records.
• Write routine reports and test data observations.

Skills

Electrical principles

Troubleshooting

QA practices

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School plus Electrical courses

5 years related experience or equivalent education

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition systems

Calipers

Job description

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Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

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 the 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.

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Nuclear Equipment Solutions

Starting Salary Range: $84,883.82. Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.

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.
• Total Compensation : Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

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.
• Travel is required to work at customer sites in Canada and on occasion internationally
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• Completion of High School plus additional Electrical courses
• 5 years related experience or equivalent advanced education in field of Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or similar.
• 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.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.