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Field Service Technician

Thomson Power Systems

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Location
Langley, BC
Job Category
Type
Full Time
Salary
30-40 / hour

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

  • 5+ years of hands on experience in preventative and predictive maintenance of power distribution and control equipment or equivalent education and experience. Experience to include installing, maintaining, testing, & repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar electrical, control and automation equipment.
  • Knowledge of applicable health, safety, and electrical (CSA/NFPA/UL) regulatory codes and standards.
  • Self-directed learner motivated and driven to take initiative towards their education and development in electrical power and distribution field services.
  • Must have general PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Word, Excel and OneNote as well as ability to use a smartphone to perform daily work tasks.
  • Basic understanding and ability to interpret detailed electrical schematics & mechanical drawings.
  • High level of attention to detail with a strong ability to implement.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to lead independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in remote locations.
  • Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E training.
  • 50% Travel required.

Desired Skills:

  • NETA/NICET Certified (ETT Level II or higher) in electrical equipment testing.
  • Experienced and proficient in starting up and commissioning LV and MV generator paralleling switchgear.
  • Advanced understanding of industrial electrical equipment (switchgear, transfer switches, circuit breakers, generators).
  • Advanced understanding of industrial control equipment (metering, protective relaying, relay ladder logic, Programmable Logic Controllers - PLCs and HMI’s).

Description/Duties

  • Develop and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs for our installed based customers.
  • Perform all aspects of assigned field service work including site investigation, equipment installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of power distribution, control and automation systems. 
  • Completion of assigned project field activities on time and meet customer functional requirements.
  • Work in close collaboration and cooperation with the local field service office and Thomson Power System (TPS) business that is headquartered in Langley, BC Canada.
  • Build, develop and maintain exemplary customer and vendor relationships while maintaining a high level of quality and technical service.
  • Provide detailed and timely follow-up to customer requests.
  • Ability to track and submit project reports in a timely manner (Field Reports and Expenses).
  • Support Technical Call Desk for customers.
  • Adhere to written standard testing and maintenance procedures for breaker, switchgear, relay, control and automation equipment testing.
  • Recommend design modifications of equipment and provide instruction for installation.
  • Support Technical Training programs for customers, partners and employees on new and existing products.
  • QA review of engineering drawings.
  • Ensure all corporate policy, and values are foundational in the culture of the Langley office. Including health and safety, integrity, responsibility, diversity & inclusion, customer success, innovation with purpose, continuous improvement, performance, and passion to win.
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