Test proctor Jobs in Surrey, BC

Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions, specialized testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future.

Powertech has a global reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector.

A clean future will be driven by electric and hydrogen power, and we will help get there. We are always guided by our values as a global clean-technology and engineering company: • Safety: This top everything.

We do our work safely or we do not do it at all. • Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through attaining accreditations, developing industry-leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better. • Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are more than the sum of parts. • Our customers: Customers fuel this company, and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and loyalty.

We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.

• • Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to what we do.

As the largest test lab on the west coast of North America, the High Voltage lab is capable of conducting distribution and transmission level high voltage tests on all types of equipment such as transformers, insulators, switchgear, bushings, cables, instrument transformers, transmission line hardware, surge arrestors, SF6 insulated equipment, and transformer rectifier units (TRUs).

The lab’s independent, third-party status, and experienced technical staff of more than 30 years enhance the credibility of manufacturers’ test reports.

Our lab offers a full range of qualification and certification tests, as well as custom testing solutions.

Condition assessment tests may be performed in the field or in the lab to evaluate the equipment condition.

It also has a long history of conducting forensic analysis investigations to identify the cause of failures and providing expert witness services.

Position Highlights Performs a variety of set ups and tests on electrical equipment, components and cables What you'll do 1.

Sets up and carries out electrical tests under the supervision of an engineer or technologist.

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Performs laboratory measurements following established procedures and records the results.

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Operates computers and test instruments as required for testing.

Performs routine repairs, maintenance and calibration of electrical test equipment, tools and instruments.

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Builds or modifies test jigs and support structures to be used for electrical tests.

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Specifies and purchases materials and equipment needed for routine operation of electrical test labs.

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Maintains test facilities in a safe and organized condition.

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Maintains log books and files to document tests performed, operating procedures, equipment calibration, etc.

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Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.

This includes the performance of duties across disciplines in a job of the same or lower job group.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Required: • Good working knowledge of how to prepare tests for a variety of electrical components and cables.

• • Good working knowledge of electrical analysis procedures, testing standards and quality assurance principles.
• • Working knowledge of how to calibrate and troubleshoot related instrumentation.
• • Good knowledge of related testing standards and procedures.
• • Good analytical skills.
• • Ability to modify existing test methods to perform unique tests or achieve different results.
• • Ability to demonstrate and train technical staff of specific testing techniques.
• • Good written and verbal communications skills.
• • Good organizational and planning skills.
• • Basic report writing skills.
• • Basic knowledge of related safety and WHMIS regulations.
• • Basic knowledge of MS Office applications.

Additional Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 30lbs on an occasional to regular basis.

Ability to use hand tools and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods during testing and setup activities.

• What you bring Certificate of Technology from an Institute of Technology in Electronics (power/control option), Electrical, Power, Telecommunications, Instrumentation or Automation disciplines with preference given to the discipline directly relating to the position or lab.

Two (2) years of related experience working in a lab setting up and performing tests on a variety of electrical equipment, components and cables.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License (Class 5) in good standing.

• What we offer MoveUp: Group 8 Location: Surrey, BC Annual Salary - $64K - $69K If there are no fully qualified applicants, candidates who do not meet the experience requirements, may be considered as Electrical Testing Technologist 1 Trainees.

Applicants with demonstrated applicable experience may be given partial credit towards the four (4) year program.

Powertech Labs is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone.

We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Powertech Labs.

Maintaining customer-confidence and our reputation is key: To this end, all our campus and laboratories are accredited to ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environment stewardship) and ISO45001 (safety) and IEC/ISO 17025 for over 100 standards.

To complement the focus on accreditation, we encourage our experts to drive global standards and provide development opportunities for all staff to grow in their role and to advance in their careers. Working at Powertech is not a job but a career.

If you want to be a part of a growing clean technology company that is impactful and working towards a common goal of accelerating the world towards a net zero carbon future, come and join our team.

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