Panel Assembly & Test Technician

Global Power Technologies (GPT) is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of Thermoelectric Generators (TEG’s) and a leading supplier of Remote Power Systems. The Company’s products are used extensively in the oil and gas industry as well as for telecommunications, security and surveillance and military applications. With sales in 50 countries, GPT has been providing reliable solutions for critical remote power and methane abatement applications around the world since 1975.

We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to join our GPT team. You will be a part of a positive, respectful environment where we take genuine pride in all that we do and are passionate about ensuring the success of our customers and our employees.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Panel Assembly& Test Technician will be responsible for the assembly, testing and troubleshooting of GPT’s standard and custom panels for remote power systems working under direct supervision. This position will be required to build and test product as per defined processes and standards (ISA, CSA, EICex) as required.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assemble, wire and test electrical panels for custom engineered and standard GPT products

• Execute test procedures and support Engineering teams on design optimization

• Execute build plans as per schedule to ensure product on-time delivery

• Diagnose and trouble wiring diagrams and schematics as required

• Create and/or update procedures and work instructions related to electrical panels and components

• Support the integration/production teams when required

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of Electronics/Electrical Technician Diploma or equivalent is preferred

• 2 years of related work experience

• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of control and distribution panels, limiter/converter electronics and wire harnesses

• Able to read, interpret and modify electrical prints and schematics

• Mechanical aptitude is an asset

• Thorough knowledge of current industrial electrical standards

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principals is an asset

• Forklift certification is an asset

Competencies

- Functional/Technical Skills

– Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

- Learning on the Fly

– Is able to learn quickly when facing new problems. Open to change. Quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of challenges.

- Listening

– Practices attentive and active listening. Asks questions to seek clarification.

- Personal Learning

– Understand the need to change personal and interpersonal behavior quickly. Watches others for their reactions to his/her attempts to influence, performs and adjusts. Seeks feedback. Is sensitive to changing personal demands and requirements and changes accordingly

- Problem Solving

– Defines problems and causes. Applies problem solving techniques to understand and resolve issues where the method of solution is not immediately obvious.

- Technical Learning

– Learns technical information quickly and integrates new technical skills and knowledge. Efficiently incorporates new technical knowledge into his/her job.

What We Offer

At Global Power Technologies we care about the personal job satisfaction of our employees. We recognize the wide variety of factors that contribute to this satisfaction and encourage work-life balance. Along with competitive compensation and benefits packages, we offer a respectful workplace which provides our employees with continuous learning and career growth opportunities.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to

with the job title in the subject line and tell us why you are the best candidate for the job. We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the volume of anticipated applications, we will be responding only to those candidates who are shortlisted.