Job Description

About Us

For over 60 years,

Wismer & Rawlings (WRE)

has been keeping the Power Up for clients across Western and Northern Canada. Our skilled teams of electrical field service technicians keep electrical systems of all voltage classes running efficiently, reliably, and safely.

The Position

WRE

is looking for a positive self-motivated High Voltage Electrical Field Service Technician to join our team in

Port Coquitlam

. The candidate must be willing to relocate, have a minimum of 5-years electrical experience and an excellent command of both verbal and written English.

If you have your

Red Seal Electrical ticket

and or

Electrical Technician certificate

and the right attitude,

we'll provide the training you need

to succeed in this role. This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that values skill, safety, and continuous learning.

Why move here

WRE offers relocation assistance!

Recently ranked as British Columbia's third most livable city and 33rd in all of Canada, this city offers the perfect balance of affordability, accessibility and quality of life making it an excellent place to live, work and thrive.

What we Offer

Excellent wage package Extended health benefits 100% Employer paid contributions to an RRSP Safety is our #1 priority Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

Working on high, medium, and low voltage power apparatus. Ability to execute comprehensive testing, commissioning and system analysis of electrical equipment. Electrical and Protection testing. Maintenance, repairs, technical reports and technical support. Mentorship and development of more junior employees. Operate various types of electrical test equipment such as Doble Power Factor, Insulation & Winding Resistance, Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR), Fall of Potential, Breaker Timing, AC / DC High-pot, VLF and Response Analysis (SFRA). Substation protection and control. Ensure customer contract compliance, timelines and satisfaction. Promptly analyze and identify corrective action plans in response to customer needs. Able to read prints and drawings, identify isolation points, perform lockout, test and ground the equipment you are working on in order to complete the work safely. Ensures compliance with applicable local, national, international standards and legislation, as well as customer requirements with regard to safety, employment and environment.

Skills & Experience:

Proven electrical field service experience in transformers, HV, MV, LV breakers and switchgear, cables, disconnects, protective relays, oiling, substations, commissioning, instrument transformers, PRG testing and battery bank. Extensive experience in industrial and utility settings. Technological or Electrical Engineering background. An understanding of Gas in Oil Analysis and the processing of transformer oil. Journeyperson Electrician credentials an asset. Completion of Electrical Technologist and or Engineering diploma an asset. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License, Class 1 license an asset. Experience in Protection and Control systems. A solid understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code. Sound analytical thinking, problem solving, planning, prioritization, time management and execution skills. Proficient in the use of in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Flexible to travel out of town with overnight stay as required

Working Conditions:

Ability to travel on a regular basis, work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends and overtime as required. Attend emergency callouts on short notice.

WRE is committed to:

providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. A work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. building and preserving a safe. respectable working environment for all its employees
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68.28-$85.58 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you willing to relocate to Port Coquitlam?
Experience:

Electrical: 5 years (required)
Work Location: On the road