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: Technologist - Overhead Lines 

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Transmission & Distribution Technologies

Reports to: Service Line Manager, Overhead Lines

Hours per week: 40

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 are looking for an organization that is committed to your future growth and development, then you’ve come to the right place.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

Participate within a team of technologists in the Overhead Conductors Lab (Lines Asset Management Department) to provide technical support and testing services. Focus shall be in areas such as test development, test construction, test operation and technical analysis in relation to Overhead Transmission/Distribution Conductor testing. A good understanding of Overhead Conductors dynamics and mechanical testing is required.

• Perform mechanical and electrical type tests, R&D testing, investigations and technical studies for customers in one or more disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, non-destructive evaluation, and material science. 
• Perform sample preparations (e.g., epoxy resin terminations, compression connector installation, etc.), test setup and execution tests.
• Provide mechanical and electrical expertise for testing projects, for example selection of appropriate test equipment, safe and efficient test set-up, identification of appropriate test standards and methods etc.
• Conduct installation and/or repair of equipment, instrumentation, and test fixtures.

• Take responsibility for care and maintenance of the test labs and related LAM facilities
• Adhere to Kinectrics’ ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 quality assurance and safety protocols.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by following good quality and safety practices in all aspects of the work performed.
• Perform clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• Mechanical or Electrical Technician or Technologist diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1-2 years of related test laboratory experience or equivalent advanced education
• Understanding of transmission line components and related tests is required.
• Experience testing and handling both traditional and HTLS conductors, including epoxy terminations, hardware installation is required. Experience handling and testing fiber optics is considered an asset.
• Experience using LabView and NI Instruments for data acquisition is required.
• Experience working under ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 quality programs is required.
• Requires knowledge of mechanical theory, electrical theory and testing standards to understand the requirements for testing of transmission components.
• Requires experience with mechanical and electrical practices, procedures, and safety standards. Experience working in R&D environment is considered an asset.
• Requires experience in solving problems where solutions require considerable investigation to resolve and often require integration of technical fields.
• Requires experience operating hand tools, drill press, saw, grinder, soldering tools, wire crimpers etc.
• Ability to utilize computer software programs for data management; experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint 
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement techniques; experience with workplace organization.
• Must have good mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot
• Experience maintaining and operating hydraulic equipment is considered an asset.
• Craning and rigging experience is an asset 
• Forklift license and experience is an asset
• Additional industrial certificates or licenses considered an asset (e.g. millwright, licensed electrician, etc)
• Motor vehicle skill: holding a valid driver’s license that allows for operating motor vehicles independently;
• Physically fit: ability to move/lift/rearrange heavy items up to 50 lb; standing for extended period, crouching, kneeling etc.
• Comfortable working at heights  
• Must be self-motivated, and have strong prioritizing and time management skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Flexibility to meet tight deadlines 

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.