Field Tech - New Graduates

RESA Power; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RESA Power in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Field Technician to support field operations and complete customer orders. The role involves troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment on customer sites. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of related experience and be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

This position requires effective problem-solving skills, maintaining client relationships, and adhering to safety standards. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant Diploma program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of safety standards like OSHA.
• Proven mechanical skills with low and high voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and electrical/fluid testing.
• Maintain client relationships and prepare project estimates.
• Complete test reports to company and customer standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Customer focused

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma (Technologist or Trades)

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of Field Leadership, the Field Tech receives and carries out work assignments from management and internal customers. These assignments support field operations and complete customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be to perform troubleshooting, electrical / fluid testing.
• Troubleshoot, test, maintain, redesign, rebuild, retrofit, and/or repair electrical equipment. May weld and/or paint as assigned. Equipment may include but not limited to transformers, switchgear and/or breakers on Customer site(s). Equipment will vary by location but may include but not limited to transformers, low or medium voltage circuit switchgear, and breakers.
• Able to work away from home location for multiple days/weeks at a time.
• Complete test reports to Company and Customer standards and timelines.
• Demonstrate a continual effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other departments to provide a quality and seamless operation.
• Communicate with Manager or other designee for effective problem resolution and transfer of pertinent information on jobs in process and complete.
• Maintain strong client relationships, prepare project estimates, expand project work scopes and assist in negotiating extra charges.
• Ability to walk through customers’ sites, inspect problem(s) and report problem(s) to Sales and Project Management.
• Work in the Shop when not completing field jobs.
• Work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignment. Receive information from team members and/or leadership regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to effectively complete jobs.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area; Observe all company, local, and federal safety rules, location and company best practices, and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience And Qualifications

• Enrolled to receive a Diploma (Technologist or Trades) and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of various safety standards such as OSHA and any province safety standards.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE and NFPA.
• Proven mechanical skills and/or experience with different types of low and high voltage equipment (requirement varies on location).
• Able to effectively problem solve.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, looking up information, and/or creating reports.
• Able to communicate oral and written communication skills; follow directions-written direction, oral direction, reading work orders and/or specs as assigned; work in a team environment and communicate with team, various departments, and/or Customers as business needs dictate.
• Customer Focused-able to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and produce a quality work product.
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

Lifting a minimum of 50lbs on a daily basis, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.