Junior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician-CAN-BC-Vancouver

Overview

The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for supporting Engine Testing activities through installing, calibrating and troubleshooting testing equipment, primarily in engine test cells.

Position Responsibilities

• Installing, testing and calibrating instrumentation equipment
• Procuring instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure and temperature sensors, valves etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on emissions benches and other test cell equipment
• Troubleshooting instrumentation, facilities controls, and data acquisition systems
• Wiring instrumentation, controls & analog data acquisition systems
• Building wiring harnesses for test rigs and test cells
• Assembling, wiring, & testing control panel

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Promote Westport’s H&S following all Environmental, H&S policies and procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities
• Report unsafe conditions, behaviors, and all accidents
• Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative

Position Requirements

• Recent graduate from Industrial Instrumentation or a Technologist’s Diploma from a recognized Instrumentation / Electrical Technology program
• Experience with installing & troubleshooting instrumentation
• Understanding of AC & DC wiring systems
• Understanding of Electrical drawings and systems
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Good communication skills
• Experience with building electrical panels is an asset
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, PLC and Labview programming is an asset
• Understanding of engine controls and vehicle electronic systems will be an asset

Salary Range

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $60,000 to $65,000.

Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.