The Chance The Electrical Service Field Technician will be responsible for the dismantling and reassembly of rotating equipment. The Technician will ensure quality and customers are the basis of all actions.

The Role

Perform emergency and preventive maintenance and installation on a 24/7 on-call basis with regional responsibility.

Be responsible for performing on-site or in-house servicing and repair of company products.

Provide technical support to customers on operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment.

Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear

Medium Voltage Terminations

Protection relays

Control systems and PLC

LV Drives

Metering solutions

Transformer testing

Dismantle, troubleshoot, investigate, repair and re-assemble all types of electrical and mechanical apparatus in an offsite or “field” location.

Work from drawings, sketches, schematic layouts, test specifications, written or verbal instructions from supervision.

Dismantling and assembly of rotating equipment:

Complete service order card.

Measure all mechanical fits.

Determine bearing type, size, seals, shields etc.

Document bearing and arrangement

Remove and install bearings.

Identify parts for proper assembly

Properly store and clean parts.

Withdraw materials

Perform grit blasting of equipment

Re-assemble

Paint

Perform electrical tests (ie. Meggar surge comparison, hypo, core lost)

Perform final run tests and vibration checks

Low Voltage AC Three Phase Winding

Perform core loss and loop tests

Perform electrical tests and record (eg. Surge comparisons, PI meggar)

Perform dip and bake operations





Transformers (Dry Type Only)

Perform electrical tests (meggar, TTR)

Dismantle transformers

Assist winders in all aspects of transformer work.

Reassemble

Mechanical Operations:

Perform dynamic balancing in plant balancing stand.

Perform dynamic balancing of assembled equipment

Perform field vibration analysis and balancing

Record vibration data

Perform basic stick welding and brazing.

Fabricate necessary tooling to assist in work.

Dismantle and assemble dynamitic couplings

Supervise rigging and equipment handling during in plant repairs and overhauls

Safety and General Housekeeping

Comply with plant safety policy and report all accidents

Keep personal tools and shop tools in safe and good operating condition

Ensure proper use and safe operation of all equipment and processes

Inspect, troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to all shop equipment

Assist with general housekeeping of plant

Training and Procedures

Ensure compliance with al QA requirement and shop standards

Report problems to lead hand/supervisor

Obtain approval prior to job implantation

Inspect all jobs prior to shipping

Prepare equipment for shipping

The Candidate

3-5 years in a similar role or equivalent experience





Journeyman Red Seal Electrician Certificate or Electrical Engineering Technologist

3+ years of field service repair, commissioning, upgrades, and customer service experience within the Electrical Distribution service field.

Electro-mechanical or other electronics related equipment knowledge a strong asset.

Technical education or trade certificate would be an asset

Hands on Electro-Mechanical aptitude

Ability to use and interpret drawings and manuals

General knowledge of all types of motors, generators, connections, insulation materials, coil installations, taping and windings and transformers.

Knowledge and operation of rigging and lifting devices and Electrical testing procedures (e.g. meggar, surge comparison, hypot, core loss etc.); vibration analysis; field balancing

Experience in field service type work

Travel to site and perform inspections on various mechanical installations and repairs

The Company Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put

📌 Field Technician- Electrical/Mechanical (Winnipeg)
🏢 Wajax
📍 Winnipeg