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Powell People Solving Tough Problems

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, and Field Servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

We are currently seeking a Site Lead Field Service Technician for our Powell Service Division.

Essential Responsibilities

• Adhere to Powell’s current safety and quality standards

• Complete all site documentation in a timely manner; including but not limited to, weekly time sheets, signed service and repair order, materials used and report writing.

• Provide regular and clear communication regarding work schedule to Field Operations Scheduler and District Service Manager

• Maintain flexible work hours, which will include over time and periodic weekend support

• Must be available to travel up to 85% of the year.

• Comply with Powell‘s standard operating procedures, documentation processes, safety processes and protocols.

• Coordinate with Powell Project management, customers, vendors, and labor support in a professional and customer-centric manner

• Able to work in different roles from supporting the Manufacturing Department within house fabrication, to overseeing small crews on installation projects.

• Switchgear and PCR installations

• DC / AC Switchgear

• Perform performance testing on Powell equipment and components, including but not limited to; insulation testing (megger testing), Ductor, Hi Potential testing, torque tests and mechanical / functional testing.

• Perform regular inspections of any issued vehicle or calibrated equipment/tools.

• Provide support to services manufacturing group. May consist of construction, installation, wiring and testing.

• Duties will include local and domestic travel, PCR installation, switchgear installation, PowlVac breakers, also trouble shooting, testing and repair of mentioned items.

Qualifications

• Field service technicians are required to have 8 years as a shop and / or field electrical / breaker technician.

• Exhibit basic knowledge of Electrical Industry manufacturing standards. Specific standards include sections of ANSI IEEE C37 applicable to the design and manufacture of breakers and switchgear.

• Basic knowledge of the following: ANSI IEEE device function numbers; ampacities of electrical conductors in switchgear applications

• Basic knowledge of electrical air and surface creepage clearance requirements.

• Basic knowledge in writing accurate and complete test reports, project summaries and has the ability to explain basic anomalies found on a given project.

• Basic familiarity with contactor and circuit breaker schematics (Preferred).

• Basic understanding of hi potential testing (Preferred)

• Basic understanding of low resistance testing (Preferred).

• Basic working knowledge of mechanical and electrical functional testing of circuit breakers and electrical switchgear (Preferred).

• NICET Level 1 certification (Preferred).

• HUET / Offshore Survival Training (Will be provided if the candidate is not currently certified).

• NFPA 70E Trained (Preferred / Training can be provided).

• OSHA 10 / 30 Trained (Preferred / Training can be provided)

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.

As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!

Powered by Innovation - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.

Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.