Senior Electrical Technologist - Burnaby - Ballard Power Systems

Description

Overview

Ballard has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Technologist, Qualified Electrician to join its Product Development Team in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate will apply their strong technical skills to develop fuel cell and fuel cell component testing equipment for Ballard's state-of-the-art test lab. Working closely with a team of technicians, technologists and engineers in our fast-paced environment, the candidate will advance and maintain Ballard's broad line of fuel cell testing equipment. Applications supported will include motive power applications for materials handling, power modules for zero emissions transit Buses, Marine, Trains, and engineering services for clients. The successful candidate will work well with senior engineering staff, be capable of independent work, and contribute to the development of Ballard's fuel cell system products.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, failure analysis and repair of electrical components and systems
• Building electrical systems, such as electrical control panels, instrumentation and control wiring, and wire harnesses
• Assisting in the verification of electrical systems
• Assisting in the preparation of technical documents, including preventative maintenance, design specifications, and component/system design requirements
• Selecting and sourcing electrical components
• On-call maintenance support for 10–11 weeks per year

Desired Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

• Must have 5 to 6 years experience working as a Qualified Electrician with Red Seal, or as a qualified Industrial Electrician with Red Seal
• Must have at least 3–4 years' experience in Process Control Electronics, Distributed I/O, Ethernet, DeviceNet, Beckhoff, with maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems
• Excellent computer skills - Office 365, Beckhoff KS2000
• Experience with VFDs, flow meters, pressure transmitters, thermocouples and regenerative load banks
• Experience analyzing analog and digital circuits
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic components, their characteristics, applications, and limitations
• Ability to read Process & Instrumentation Diagrams
• Troubleshooting skills with DMM
• Strong electrical prototyping skills with tools such as wire strippers, wire and lug crimpers, connector insertion and extraction tools, and soldering systems
• Good mechanical prototyping skills with tools such as drills, grinders, saws, and wrenches
• Configuring/programming electrical devices such as variable speed motor drivers and distributed I/O systems
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and/or National Electrical Code
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and listening skills
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment

Additional Consideration

• Experience designing, drawing, and analyzing low voltage electrical circuits
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software, redlining and updating documentation

Compensation and Benefits

The typical hiring range for this position is $75,000 - $93,840. Ballard considers many factors in determining total compensation, including the successful candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, position location, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual short-term and long-term bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard, and we believe they should be rewarded for it. We care about career growth and development. We believe in work-life balance with tons of flexibility and rewarding benefits, including: extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program; paid time off; retirement plan matching; onsite fitness facility & yoga classes; extensive learning opportunities and catalogue of development course offerings; people networks and mentorship programs.

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Our Values

Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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