Electrical apprentice Jobs in Peterborough, ON

ANDRITZ Canada offers an ideal environment for career development, where talent and the completion of major projects contribute every day to the growth of our company.

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

The open position is for a Winding Quality assurance lead in the hydro generator manufacturing group. The team is responsible for the manufacturing of large hydro generator components, with a primary focus on North American generator projects. This position involves quality control at all stages throughout the manufacturing process, as well as technical support and performance of high voltage and lifecycle testing. They will be accountable for the implementation and maintenance of quality control procedures. They will propose creative solutions to new and existing projects and ensure a consistent and reliable inspection process. They will be the champion of continuous improvement and quality assurance.

The unique requirements of each hydro project make this a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate with related skills and experience.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role in our Canadian team.

• Ensure delivery of product quality to customers
• Ensure implementation of the quality requirements and standards
• Management of the hold tag process on the shop floor
• Management of Electrical testing process
• R&D support in testing Lab
• Management of calibration for measuring equipment

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Supervision of shift QC inspectors
• Establish, review, and improve quality control processes and procedures to ensure they align with industry standards and company policies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (, ISO standards, etc.).
• Review all technical specifications for contracts
• Preparation and Implementation of project specific ITP´s
• Implementation of the Inspections & Tests according to ITP
• Issuance of inspections and tests instructions and protocols
• Final Quality Release for shipment
• Escalate major quality issues to Quality Manager
• Final Quality Documentation (completed ITP)
• Implementation of in-process quality control plan
• Implementation of first-piece qualification in cooperation with R&D and manufacturing
• Electrical testing setup in winding shop and troubleshooting equipment
• NCR reporting in ASAP
• Implementation of electrical testing set-up
• Management of calibration of measuring equipment
• Prepare and communicate trend analysis and KPI reporting*
• Creation and updating of weekly production cockpits

Why do you fit the profile?
Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at ANDRITZ.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

• Diploma or degree in a related technical field, ideally Electrical
• Interpret technical drawings
• Ability to perform data analysis for tests performed
• Ability to execute Root Cause analyses
• Experience interfacing with customer representatives
• Fluency in English (oral & written)
• Intermediate Microsoft Word & Excel;
• Strong communication skills (oral & written)
• Knowledge of and experience in application of the following test standards is an asset
• IEEE (286, 522, 1043, 1310, 1553, 1799)

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Performance share plan;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ is:
• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33 200 turbine units delivered

• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide

• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada

• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year

• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide

• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

*Legal work status in Canada required.

ANDRITZ Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We utilize technology and automation to manage certain administrative tasks within our hiring process. However, Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess, rank, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by people.