Electric Motor System Technician

Job Description

Continental Electrical Motor Services (Northern) Ltd. (see https://continental-electric.com) located at 8909 15 St. Edmonton, Alberta, T6P 0B8 has a need for 2 permanent and full-time qualified Electrical Motor/Armature Winder or Electrical Motor System Technicians 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

·      Repair/rewind various types of electro-mechanical equipment.
·      Perform all work in compliance with the quality manual and technical manuals
·      Read job cards to determine job status, work authorizations/limitations, estimate, description of problems, and or expected serviceability
·      Test electro-mechanical equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems using various methods (AC or DC)
·      Operate specialized repair and testing equipment, brazing units, VPI systems, balancer, vibration data collectors
·      Replace or repair worn or defective mechanical or electro-mechanical assemblies
·      Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
·      Keep work area neat and clean
·      Assist other mechanics or other plant personnel in skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by supervisor
·      Understand, perform, and retain various skills related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by Manager of Shop Operations
·      Performing assigned tasks safely and efficiently

Education

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

Skills and Experience

·      Experience in the Service and Repair sector of electric motors
·      Must have ability to perform the duties listed above
·      Experience with:
o   Large AC & DC Motors (Assembling, disassembly, commissioning, service, troubleshooting,maintenance, repair and testing) of electric motors
o   Vibration analysis of electric motors
o   Balancing of electric motors
o   Machine alignment of electric motors
o   Surge testing of electric motors
o   Hi-potential testing of electric motors
·      A valid driver’s license and own transportation.
·      Good mechanical aptitude and comfortable working in a heavy-duty mechanical setting.
·      Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
·      Physically able to lift up to 50 lb.
·      Flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
·      Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
·      Accountability and strong attention to detail.
·      Self-starter, with developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
·      Strong computer skills.
·      Safety training, an asset.

Wages & Benefits

·      Salary: $48.00 – $54.00 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications, 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 continentalelectricmotorshr@gmail.com

a.    Resume
b.    3 references
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