electronics technician

Alliance Nav; Hamilton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine services provider in Hamilton is seeking an Equipment Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment. The role requires a college diploma, 2-3 years of experience, and offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for travel. Benefits include health and dental plans, bonuses, and paid training.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Criminal record check required.
• Valid driver's licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install and service equipment at various locations.
• Interpret blueprints to plan methods of operation.
• Calibrate and test power equipment systems.

Skills

Equipment installation

Blueprint interpretation

Equipment maintenance

Testing and troubleshooting

Client focus

Education

College diploma or certificate (1-2 years)

Tools

Electronic testing equipment

Telecommunication systems

Radar equipment

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Marine

Tasks

• Install equipment
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Maintain equipment
• Service equipment
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies
• Inspect and test electronic equipment and assemblies
• Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults

Equipment, systems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• Radar equipment and systems
• Data communication equipment and systems
• Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls
• Radio communication equipment
• Navigation equipment and systems
• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Communication satellite
• Security system
• Sonar

Type of industry experience

• Marine industry

Area of specialization

• Testing
• Installation
• Repair
• Troubleshooting
• Communications system

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally
• Valid driver\'s licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available