Senior Field Tech

RESA Canada, Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,891 - 94,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 50%

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

RESA Power in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking a Field Technician to perform trouble shooting, electrical/fluid testing, repairs and fluid services of transformers, rectifiers, regulators and HV components on customer sites. The role includes welding/painting as needed and comprehensive final testing and documentation.

Requirements include post-secondary engineering tech or journeyman certification with at least 4 years of relevant experience, strong mechanical skills, problem solving, and solid

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology or a Journeyman Trade certification, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Able to effectively solve problems.
• Able to communicate oral and written communication skills; follow directions; work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform trouble shooting, electrical/fluid testing, repairs and fluid services of transformers, rectifiers, regulators and high voltage components.
• Troubleshoot, test, maintain, redesign, rebuild, retrofit, and/or repair electrical equipment on customer sites.
• Test, repair and recondition SF6 circuit breakers and air breakers, reclosers.
• Design and fabricate bus bars; perform painting and prep on transformers and switchgear.
• Ensure quality control of transformers and switchgear; complete final test reports and proper documentation.
• Maintain client relationships, prepare project estimates, and assist in negotiating charges.
• Support field techs and coordinate with Sales and Project Management for problem resolution.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Customer focus

Education

Engineering Technology or Journeyman certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be to perform trouble shooting, electrical / fluid testing, repairs and fluid services of transformers, rectifiers, regulators and high voltage components. This is specific to the Transformer Services Division. Complete incoming, visual inspection for electrical and mechanical defects.
• Troubleshoot, test, maintain, redesign, rebuild, retrofit, and/or repair electrical equipment. May weld and/or paint as assigned. Equipment may include but is not limited to transformers, switchgear and/or breakers on Customer site(s). Equipment will vary by location and may include but not limited to transformers, low or medium voltage circuit switchgear, and breakers. Specifically,
• Test repair and recondition SF6 circuit breakers.
• Test repair and recondition air breakers.
• Test, repair and recondition reclosures.
• Design and fabricate bus bar.
• Responsible for transformer and switchgear painting and paint prep. Specific duties include remove, clean and re-gasket all removable components, remove fluid, refill fluid and process fluid as per company and customer guidelines.
• Correctly select, re-condition, and weld various components/devices as directed.
• Responsible for the quality control of the transformer. Specific items include;Complete final test report, ensure all warning signs, bushing ID, nameplate, etc. are on the equipment and ensure final pictures have been taken for file and customer.
• 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) & report problem(s) to Sales and Project Management.
• Help manage the on-going schedule and travel planning to facilitate timely response to customers.
• Work may require flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work. Must be available for out-of-town work.
• Mentor and train Field Techs as directed.
• Work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignments. 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

• Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology or a Journeyman Trade certification, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proven mechanical skills and/or experience with different types of low and high voltage equipment (requirement varies on location).
• Able to effectively solve problems.
• 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, you will be required to have a valid driver’s license; CDL license a plus for the Transformer Services Division.

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 50%

Pay: $51.46-68.44/hour

Physical Demands: Lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs. without assistance or use of a lifting aid, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions. Position requires standing and using computer and/or phone for extended periods of time.

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.