Field Services Specialist (Electric Motor System Technician) Job

Continental Electrical Motor Services (Northern) Ltd. (see https://continental-electric.com) located at 8909 15 St. Edmonton, Alberta, T6P 0B8 has a need for 1 permanent and full-time qualified Field Services Specialist (Electric Motor System Technician) to join the team.

For the past 30 years, Continental Group has grown to become a leader in the medium/high voltage motor & generator repair services industry through our dedication to innovative technology, unequaled services, and top-end products. At Continental, our commitment is ensuring our customers’ needs are met with skill, diligence, and swiftness every time. That is why we employ only the best technicians, journeymen, engineers, sales, and support staff in the industry.

Duties

• The primary function is to perform the following on site specialized testing services:
o Vibration Analysis of electrical motors
o Laser Alignment of electrical motors
o Balancing of electrical motors
o Motion Amplification of electrical motor
o PD Testing of electrical motor
o PDMA Testing of electrical motor
o Motor Current Signature Analysis (MSCA) of electrical motor
o Customer Support
o Assist Service Centre, as needed
• Inspecting motors and generators to identify faults or defects
• Disassembling electrical equipment to facilitate repair and maintenance
• Replacing or repairing faulty parts and components
• Testing repaired motors, generators, and other electrical equipment to ensure they operate correctly
• Performing preventative maintenance on electric motors and other equipment to reduce the likelihood of failures
• Reading and interpreting schematics and technical drawings
• Using specialized electrical testing equipment to diagnose faults
• Reassembling and testing equipment after repairs are complete
• Communicating with clients to provide advice and recommendations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Documenting work performed for future reference and record-keeping
• Ordering parts and supplies necessary for repair and maintenance work
• Work closely and communicate with customers, field service and service centre teams, and administration departments
• Handle customer questions and enquiries, as needed
• Update work orders with appropriate information to provide information more quickly and easily to customers
• Promote a professional company image, strong voice to employees and customers
• Overtime when needed
• Participate in the development of strategies to improve the performance of the Field Services department
• Perform other duties as required

Education

• Journeyman certificate in the Electric Motor System Technician trade from any jurisdiction OR Enough experience to challenge a provincial certificate of qualification (about 9,000-10,000 hours)

Skills and Experience

• Must be able to perform the duties listed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Accountability and strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter, with developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate.

Wages & Benefits

• Salary: $51.59 per hour, paid biweekly
• Hours of work: 40 hours per week
• Overtime: May be required and is paid in accordance with the Alberta Employment Standards Code
• 3 weeks vacation annually, accrued as it is earned
• Extended health care and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Safety equipment is required and will be supplied or subsidized by Continental Electrical

How to Apply

Please send the following to [email protected]
a. Resume
b. 3 references which we will call
c. Answer to the following questions

• Explain how you operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments such as bobbins and generators.
• Briefly methods you have found effective when examining and testing wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results.
• What is the most challenging part of reviewing work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed? Share an example.

Only applications that complies with the above requirements will be considered