Electrical Test Technician

OVERVIEW:The successful candidate will have previous knowledge of the theory of electricity, electrical schematics and various electrical measuring devices such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and megger/hi-pot testingFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

• Be part of a team that performs a wide variety of advanced and complex level tasks involving the use of mechanical and electronic test equipment.
• Ability to work at complex level tasks involving troubleshooting and testing
• Responds to customer telephone calls
• Ensures that assignments are completed in the established time standards.
• All-purpose technician capable of adjusting mechanical/electrical parts.
• Testing and repairing pipes and leaks in air, and oil systems
• Fills test reports, internal adjustments, and pending job information accurately
• Keeps testing area clean at all time
• Theory of electrical principles and troubleshooting skills
• Prior experience working with test procedures and ability to read and understand the schematics
• Familiarity with electrical testing instruments (e.g. Multi-meter, Amp meter, oscilloscope, Hi-pot, megger, data recorder etc.)
• Prior experience working with LabVIEW or similar tool
• Cope with rotational shiftwork. This position is 3 weeks (first shift) and 3 weeks (second shift)
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent required with at least 5 years of progressive and directly related electrical/mechanical experience required.
• Associates degree in electrical/mechanical engineering can be used in lieu of 5 years’ experience without degree
• Skillset to follow schematics, pneumatic, hydraulic, air conditioning in making repairs

INITIAL TRAINING:

• Quality system
• Occupational Hazards Prevention System
• Railway Safety Management System
• Human Resources Policies
• Environmental Systems
• Information/Cyber Security

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a start-up, high pressure environment
• Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
• Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
• Shall comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
• Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
• Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
• Shall attend all company required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
• Shall NOT operate any company equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so
• $25 - $33 per hour based on experience
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