Electrical Technician - Surrey - Powertech Labs Inc.

Description

Overview

Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions, specialized testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future. Powertech has a global reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector. A clean future will be driven by electric and hydrogen power, and we will help get there.

• Safety: This top everything. We do our work safely or we do not do it at all.
• Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through attaining accreditations, developing industry-leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better.
• Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are more than the sum of parts.
• Our customers: Customers fuel this company, and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.
• Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to what we do.

Role and team context

The Distribution Automation team helps utilities modernize the grid and improve system reliability by testing, validating, and refurbishing equipment such as voltage regulators, reclosers, capacitor bank controllers, and automated switchgear. They also provide pre‑commissioning, integration testing, SCADA verification, firmware validation, and remote field support to ensure smooth installation and efficient troubleshooting. Their work supports utilities in deploying smarter, more reliable distribution systems.

The Role

Performs a variety of set ups and tests on electrical equipment, components and cables.

What you will do

1. Sets up and carries out electrical tests under the supervision of an engineer or technologist.
2. Performs laboratory measurements following established procedures and records the results.
3. Operates computers and test instruments as required for testing. Performs routine repairs, maintenance and calibration of electrical test equipment, tools and instruments.
4. Builds or modifies test jigs and support structures to be used for electrical tests.
5. Specifies and purchases materials and equipment needed for routine operation of electrical test labs.
6. Maintains test facilities in a safe and organized condition.
7. Maintains logbooks and files to document tests performed, operating procedures, equipment calibration, etc.
8. Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job. This includes the performance of duties across disciplines in a job of the same or lower job group.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Good working knowledge of how to prepare tests for a variety of electrical components and cables.
• Good working knowledge of electrical analysis procedures, testing standards and quality assurance principles.
• Working knowledge of how to calibrate and troubleshoot related instrumentation.
• Good knowledge of related testing standards and procedures.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to modify existing test methods to perform unique tests or achieve different results.
• Ability to demonstrate and train technical staff of specific testing techniques.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Basic report writing skills.
• Basic knowledge of related safety and WHMIS regulations.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications.

What you bring

Certificate of Technology from an Institute of Technology in Electronics (power/control option), Electrical, Power, Telecommunications, Instrumentation or Automation disciplines with preference given to the discipline directly relating to the position or lab.

Two (2) years of related experience working in a lab setting up and performing tests on a variety of electrical equipment, components and cables.

Working Conditions

Majority of the day is spent in laboratory conditions with possible exposure to fumes, odors, hazardous materials, and electrical hazards. Work involves regular risk of contact with electrical shock, chemicals, burns, and potential slips or falls. The role also requires being on your feet for most of the day.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

What we offer

MoveUp, Group 8
Required to be in the office
Surrey location
Annual Salary: $64K - $69K

What else you should know

Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Weare also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Powertech Labs.

Maintaining customer-confidence and our reputation is key: To this end, all our campus and laboratories are accredited to ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environment stewardship) and ISO45001 (safety) and IEC/ISO 17025 for over 100 standards. To complement the focus on accreditation, we encourage our experts to drive global standards and provide development opportunities for all staff to grow in their role and to advance in their careers.

Working at Powertech is not a job but a career. If you want to be a part of a growing clean technology company that is impactful and working towards a common goal of accelerating the world towards a net zero carbon future, come and join our team