Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Job description

Global Power Technologies ("GPT") is transforming off-grid power generation to help the gas industry improve renewable power reliability, decrease emissions and increase efficiency. We’re providing power to sensors, meters, compressors and other devices that optimize our clients’ production uptime while safeguarding human lives and the environment.

We are looking an experienced engineer who is ready to deliver exceptional results for our clients by inspiring greatness from their team.

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position will supervise the electrical and electronics engineering team, including programmers and technologists and junior staff (EITs, etc.). As part of the team, participate in new product development and sustaining engineering activities, such as design, upgrades, modifications, design reviews, testing and validation, documentation, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage COGS, bill of materials and relines of several designs.
• Manage engineering changes, including drawing revisions, supply chain changes, and in-progress build changes.
• Create detailed electrical designs and schematics, and conduct validation testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Review, check and stamp electrical drawings produced by EITs or other electrical engineers.
• Act as Responsible Member for GPT per Professional Practice Management Plan.
• Assist with schedule, planning and cost estimation of new products, custom products, and other R&D projects.
• Assist sales with applications of existing, custom and new products.
• Provide training to customers, sales and engineering as required.
• Champion of Quality Management System policies, including Quality Assurance/Control ad Safety policies.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager to develop and mentor team members to improve department quality.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in electrical or electronic engineering
• 8+ years of related experience
• P. Eng. is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical-electrical equipment and fundamentals.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Design background, AutoCAD or other CAD (Solidworks Electrical)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Experience with data communication protocols such as Modbus and CAN bus, as well as Internet of Things (IoT) is an asset.
• Detail Oriented
• Proven analytical, problem solving, problem management, and conceptual skills, including the ability to make practical decisions from assessing large amounts of data.
• Dedication to continuous improvement.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate activities within a diverse team.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally.

Competencies:

· Problem Solving

Is familiar with methodologies in root cause (RCA) and troubleshooting, and using these to drive preventative actions and new concepts. Can see hidden problems. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.

· Customer Focus

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

· Technical Skills

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

· Decision Quality

Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement. Most of their solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.

· Drive for Results

Can be counted on to achieve goals successfully. Bottom-line oriented. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

· Directing Others

Is good at establishing clear direction. Sets stretching objectives. Distributes the workload appropriately. Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner. Maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results. Bring out the best in people. Is a clear communicator.

· Priority Setting

Spends their time and the time of others on what’s important. Quicky zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal. Eliminates roadblocks. Creates focus.

· Planning

Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.

· Timely Decision Making

Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.

What We Offer
At GPT we care about the personal job satisfaction of our employees. We recognize the wide variety of factors that contribute to this satisfaction and encourage work life balance. Along with competitive compensation and benefits packages, we offer a respectful work environment, one which provides our employees with valuable learning experiences and career growth opportunities.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR@globalte.com quoting the job title in the subject line and tell us why you are the best candidate for the job. We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the volume of anticipated applications, we will be responding only to those candidates who are contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $35.75-$49.59 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• supervisory: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• P. Eng. (required)

Work Location: In person