Technician (Union) Coquitlam, BC

Technician (Union) – Electrical – Coquitlam, BC

General Description of Responsibilities

The Technician (Union) is responsible for performing standard testing and evaluation on a variety of electrical products and for preparing technical reports. This position works under general supervision.

Specific Responsibilities

• Setting up test apparatus to test customer supplied devices
• Operating a varied amount of equipment
• Obtaining and recording test data in accordance with the product standards
• Analyzing test data and performing routing calculations
• May prepare technical reports
• May extract and compile engineering data
• May prepare project files for compliance with operating procedures
• Work with team members to make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards
• Communicate with clients and management regarding project results
• May provide training and work instructions to entry level technicians
• May oversee the work of entry level technicians
• Provide support to sales or other departments as required
• Performing other work as required         

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum College Diploma – Electrical, Degree is preferred
• 5+ years related work experience
• Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft suite
• Familiarity with product certification standards including UL, CSA, NSF

Core Competencies

• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
• Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Salary & Benefits Information

This is an hourly role for $41.61/hour. When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.