electrical and electronics design technologist

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Electrical and electronic engineering technologies / technicians, other

Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Noisy

Work setting

• Office
• On-site customer service
• Various locations

Tasks

• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Write specifications
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Conduct safety training programs
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports

Type of service and repair

• Distributed control system (DCS)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Industrial processes

Type of industry experience

• Energy
• Oil and Gas Well Sites

Area of specialization

• Design
• Development
• Testing

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits