electronics technician

Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Remote location
• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Design, develop and test power equipment and systems
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Install, maintain and service equipment
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Device drivers
• Networking hardware
• Networking security
• Internet
• Servers
• Security software
• Communication software
• Programming software
• Business diagram software
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Image editing software
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Office

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• Data communication equipment and systems
• Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls
• Radio communication equipment
• Automotive equipment and systems
• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Building system
• Medical and biomedical equipment and systems
• Security system

Type of industry experience

• Building services
• Electrical utilities

Area of specialization

• Design
• Testing
• Installation
• Operations or production
• Repair
• Troubleshooting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Safety harness
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer