Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

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The Opportunity

Position: Field Technologist (Bruce Power)

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Intermediate

Location: Tiverton, Ontario

Department: High Voltage and Safety Testing (HVST)

Reports to: Supervising Technologist (Acting), LV/MV Cables and Substation Assets

Hours per week: 40

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

If you want to work for a purpose-driven company where you’ll see the real impact of your work, apply today.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with Kinectrics policies and procedures.
• Perform electrical tests, investigations and technical studies for customers in one or more disciplines.
• Conducts and directs projects with a high degree of independence.
• Perform standard and nonstandard field and / or laboratory testing investigations; provide support in laboratory or field environments by conducting experiments, conducting tests or servicing equipment; quality control.
• Assist with field commissioning and acceptance testing of electrical power equipment.
• Assist in assembly and maintenance of various equipment, processes, systems and development of test methods
• Utilize advanced computer systems for data acquisition and analysis of test results, including interpretation and recommendations.
• Write routine and non-routine technical reports.
• Frequently supervise, train and co-ordinate the work of and with other staff.
• Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by following good quality and safety practices in all aspects of the work performed.
• Perform clerical duties, such as word processing excel sheets, maintaining filing and record systems, photocopying and emailing.
• Perform routine processes and duties such as local and international shipping, receiving, inventory management, equipment maintenance, calibration support and quality control, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• Completion of a three-year community college engineering/science program related to Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent training and experience
• A minimum period of 8 years related testing and diagnostic experience on client’s sites or equivalent advanced education
• Requires solid knowledge of electrical theory and testing standards to understand the requirements for High Voltage testing of electrical equipment.
• Requires strong experience with LV, MV and HV testing practices, procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to utilize computer software programs for data management, analysis and reporting, etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Medium Voltage, High Voltage, and GIS terminations.
• Hipot Testing and diagnosis of power cables systems including DC, AC, VLF, DAC, LIRA, and Tan delta, TDR, OTDR, DS and SVL testing.
• Must be able to read and interpret substation single line diagrams and control drawings
• Working at heights in excess of 80’ and confined space adherence requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel and work in a field environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgement in resolving problems
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.