Powertech Labs Inc. Looking for Mechanical (Materials) Technician at Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Powertech’s Hydrogen Industry Technology and Testing (HIIT) department is the world leading test agency for high pressure components (tanks, valves, regulators, hoses, etc.) used in the natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. Clients include major automotive companies and their Tier 1 equipment suppliers worldwide. In addition, this department performs high pressure testing of components in the oil & gas, aerospace, and various other industries.

Duties

• Performs the set up of and oversees the testing and examination of specific items within the materials discipline by investigating, recording measurements, operating specialized test instruments, determining parameters, locating failure points, troubleshooting, identifying and reporting causes of test equipment malfunctions and preparing related reports
• Inspects various projects and products to ensure conformity to established standards, specifications and procedures; advises clients of approved procedures and applies standards or modifications of approved test methods and procedures; recommends corrective measures or advises project /laboratory leader of unusual problems
• Advises, demonstrates and trains technical staff on specific techniques regarding meeting specifications and standards
• Discusses and provides cost and time required for testing to customers
• Drafts technical reports of results including supporting data and recommendations which may include preparing schematic and working drawings
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job. This includes the performance of duties across disciplines in a job of the same or lower job group

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certificate of Technology from an Institute of Technology in either a Materials, Mechanical or Civil discipline
• Two (2) years of experience working in a lab setting up and performing tests on materials and components with preference given to the discipline relating to the position

Desired skillset :

• Certificate /Diploma in Mechanical Technology desired for this role
• Good working knowledge of how to prepare tests for a variety of mechanical equipment, materials and components
• Good working knowledge of mechanical and materials analysis procedures, testing standards and quality assurance principles
• Working knowledge of how to calibrate and troubleshoot the related instrumentation
• Good knowledge of related testing standards and procedures good analytical skills
• Ability to modify existing test methods to perform unique tests or achieve different results
• Ability to demonstrate and train technical staff of specific testing techniques
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Basic report writing skills
• Basic knowledge of related safety and WHMIS regulations
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications

Job code : CQA1AE

Job status : FTR

Job Affiliation : MoveUP

Job Group : 8

Job location : Surrey

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test &/or practical test during interview. This role is concurrently advertised in our internal and external job boards.

ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR COVER LETTER, RESUME, DIPLOMA/DEGREE, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS & PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION.

Note that applicants are required to submit/upload a copy of their College transcripts and Diploma as proof of post secondary graduation.

If applicable, a copy of your work visa is also required.

INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

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