Electrical Engineering Field Services Technologist

Career Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Engineering Field Services Technologist.

Reporting to a Client Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable to lead project teams and field projects; ultimately creating superior client experiences through commissioning, repair and maintenance of primary and secondary power equipment.

Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following areas:

Service Scope

- Equipment upgrades as well as maintenance, testing and commissioning services for commercial, industrial and utility

Client Development

- Develop client relationships through client interface on site

- Identify service opportunities for clients and communicate them to Managers

- Participate in industry events

Job Preparation & Planning

- Ensure all equipment and materials are available for projects

Job Execution

- On site, hands-on work, as required

- Provide project status updates to Manager

- Maintain effective communication with internal and external groupsregarding milestone achievements, costs, opportunities, etc.

- Escalate awareness of issues and concerns on projects within a timely manner to Manager

- Develop site strategy and adjust timelines

- Ensure leadership safety excellence is demonstrated onsite

- Responsible for site quality and document reviews

- Follow-up on deficiency work

- Ensure work is completed as per required scope

- Ensure documentation is completed and compiled

- Meet and review project execution with Manager

Reporting

- Ensure completion and submission of all documents

- Complete technical reviews and generate reports

Invoicing

- Support invoicing to ensure inclusion of applicable extras for work performed

Job Follow-up

- Ensure follow-up to clients is completed as required

- Provide feedback to Managers on project execution and employee performance onsite

Leadership

- Integrate junior employees into projects in a safe manner

- Lead, mentor and develop employees

Safety

- Ensure all safety policies are adhered to at all times

- Participate in safety meetings

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- 3+ years experience as an Electrical Technologist / Field Technician / Power System Electrician / Electrical Engineer

- Hands-on field experience commissioning, testing or maintaining power delivery equipment, including breakers, switchgear, relays, transformers.

- Broad knowledge in commercial, industrial and utility environments

- Trade or tech school certification required

- Electrical Engineering degree, PSE (Power Systems Electrician) or CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) and NETA certification is an asset

- Proven experience leading engaged and productive project teams

- Must have a valid driver’s license

- Ability to self-manage with proven initiative and client focus

- Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications

- Strong problem solving skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

- Must be able to work in a dynamic work environment

- Excellent time management skills with an attention to detail

- The ability to work flexible shifts, which include weekends, evenings and statutory holidays

- Ability to travel

- Team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal

- A positive, “can-do” attitude.