Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Switchgear

Starting Wage:$25.00 /hourly

IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for supporting the functional testing of IEM products and components, ensuring accurate and safe testing procedures, assisting in checkout and energized testing, and maintaining thorough documentation to validate the overall functionality of completed projects.

What will you be responsiblefor:

- Position and connect equipment in preparation for testing.
- Perform wire checks and visual inspections
- Assist Test Technicians in checkout and functional testing of equipment.
- Complete all required documentation and posts in the appropriate job folder.
- Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor.
- Observe and assist in testing such as Visual Inspections, Hi-Pot, Ductor, and Continuity under the supervision of a Level 2 or higher qualified person
- Assist in setup of safety barriers, hazard signs, PPE, and staging for energized testing
- Identify and explain the use of common testing equipment
- Demonstrate proper PPE donning sequence and hazard identification
- Assist in schematic highlighting, documenting non-conformances,



and following document control procedures

What you need to be part of ourteam:

- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and quality in all tasks.
- Effective communication: Shares information clearly and professionally.
- Technical Proficiency: Applies electrical and electronic knowledge effectively.
- Problem Solving: Analyses and resolves technical issues efficiently.
- Electrical Fundamentals: Solid understanding of electrical principles and safety.
- Diagram Interpretation: Reads and apply electrical schematics accurately.
- Wiring & Mechanical Skills: Demonstrates strong wiring abilities and mechanical aptitude.
- High School Diploma or GED or higher education
- Minimum 1 year of control wiring experience.

Physical/Mental/Setting:

PhysicalDemands:

- Activities: Sitting – 5% Walking/Standing –95%
- Lifting: Frequently lift up to 50lbs.
- Bending: Must be able to bend, squat.
- Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items.
- Coordination: frequent ladder use

MentalDemands:

- Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple taskssimultaneously.

Environment:

- Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.

Note: This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee(s) may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

📌 Test Technician- QC Switchgear I (Surrey)
🏢 Industrial Electric Manufacturing
📍 Surrey