Shop/Field Technician - Power Generation

The Opportunity

The Shop Technician – Power Generation is responsible for providing reliable service solutions and preventative maintenance to power generation systems. Serves as liaison between sales and production/manufacturing, ensuring generators are modified, tested, and shipped according to customer requirements. Confirms equipment/systems meet or exceed all applicable standards and remain in ready-to-run condition.

The Role

• Where required tests, measures, and verifies electrical component operations, including energized components and electrical fields; conducts building transfer tests to confirm correct operation of transfer switches, breakers, and generator units.
• Troubleshoots power generation equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and determine extent of required repairs; adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts; tests repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.
• Communicate with generator owners for authorization of servicing and repairs as required.
• Service and repair generators in the shop and on-site for the customer.
• Recondition and remanufacture components as required for controllers and engines repairs.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers.
• Communicate work performed and complete service paperwork.
• Perform monthly, semi-annual, annual, load testing as per CSA-282-15
• Work with high & low voltage and red single line drawings.
• Fill out warranty information
• Perform in shop worked related to on/off Highway equipment repairs as required
• Comply with the Health & Safety program and practices.
• Performance of daily duties in a manner conducive to a safe workplace.
• Conduct housekeeping duties

The Candidate

• Education: Heavy Equipment Journeyman Red Seal and/or currently registered in a related Provincial Apprenticeship program. Power Generation Experience
• Work Experience: 2-3 years experience with engine/generator makes and fuel sources (diesel, gas, natural gas)
• Knowledge: Proficient written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work with customers, exceptional customer service; demonstrated mechanical aptitude, analysis and problem solving skills.
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to be NSC certified.

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Company matched pension plan
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

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