Electrical assistant Jobs in St. John's, NL

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Various locations
• Remote location
• Oil and gas industry
• Shipyards
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Service company

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Tasks

• Conduct feasibility, design operation and performance research of electrical generation and distribution networks
• Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
• Design electrical and electronic components, systems and equipment
• Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
• Commission systems and components
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Field work location experience

• Offshore or at sea

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electrical wiring devices

Area of work experience

• Project management

Parts specialization

• Marine

Area of specialization

• Electrical
• Electronics (industrial)
• Power generation, transmission or distribution
• Control system
• Data processing and systems
• Electrical machines or transformers

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Initiative
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer