Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That's why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada's expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren't looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.
Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com
The Opportunity
Position: Field Technologist (Overhead Lines)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON
Department: Line Asset Management (LAM)
Reports to: Service Line Lead
Hours per week: 40
Number Required: 1
What We Offer
At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver's seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.
- Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
- Growth:To keep pace with Canada's expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
- Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
- Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.
If you want to work for a purpose-driven company where you'll see the real impact of your work, apply today.
This role supports projects within the Lines Asset Management -- Field Services Service Line, with a primary focus on providing both field and office support for overhead conductor inspections, conductor and tower vibration monitoring, and structure and hardware condition assessments. The individual will work as part of a team in both field and laboratory environments to perform testing and inspection services related to these activities, ensuring high-quality and safety-focused execution aligned with project requirements.
As the service line continues to grow, additional field services will be introduced.
Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact
- Carry out standard and non-standard investigations and technical studies for electric utilities that may require knowledge in various disciplines including mechanical, electrical, metallurgical, chemical, non-destructive evaluation etc.
- Execute field testing and investigation projects on overhead phase conductors, structures and accessory hardware.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with Kinectrics policies and procedures. Participate in pre-job meetings. Assure timely completion and review of JSAs with involved parties.
- Act as a technical resource on projects of varying complexity to achieve the defined objectives of scope, quality, time and cost.
- Assist in the co-ordination of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Support the administration of contracts, including estimates of costs, schedule, and resources required.
- Assist in preparing high quality work procedure, routine and non-routine technical reports with recommendations based on results achieved.
- Ensure Kinectrics provides a leading-edge service to the industry. Participate in product/service development projects. Support any potential technology integration and testing offering to new market locations.
- Assist in production of drawings, bill of materials and assembly procedures to support the product development and continuous improvement.
- Trouble-shoot, service, calibrate or supervise the repair or installation of equipment, processes or products
- Identify opportunities for improvement in the product development process and assist in the preparation, revision and maintenance of internal procedures to streamline the operations.
- Directly respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems and/or acquire new or repeat business.
- Supervise phases of major projects or smaller projects and may direct the work of others.
- Occasionally supervise, train and co-ordinate the work of others including safety.
- Work at customer sites throughout the US and sometimes at worldwide locations to initiate new services and strategic partners. Field duty and travel is part of this position. 30%-50% travel is common for the role.
- Carry out customers' work in accordance to written or verbal procedures.
- Perform other duties as required.
What You Need to Succeed
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Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Technician/Technologist diploma (or equivalent). Completion of three-year community college or undergraduate degree in engineering technology program.
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Minimum 8 years of related test laboratory experience or equivalent advanced education
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Understanding of transmission line components is required.
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Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
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Strong analytical mindset with a willingness to self-learn or learn under supervision.
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Customer-focused with solid organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
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Proven experience analyzing and resolving complex technical issues across multiple disciplines.
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Hands-on experience with common hand and power tools.
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Working knowledge of mechanical/electrical theory and relevant testing standards.
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Proficiency in:
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SolidWorks for mechanical design
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LabView and NI Instruments for data acquisition
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RF transmitters
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R\&D experience and involvement in robotics design/building (e.g., competitions or prior roles) considered an asset.
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Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Flexibility with schedule and travel requirements due to fluidity of projects. Must be able to travel to USA and internationally with no restrictions.
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Possession of a valid driver's license enabling independent operation of motor vehicles.
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Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, crouching, kneeling, and other physical tasks.
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Experience working under QA programs (e.g., ISO 9001).
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Capable of working independently and collaboratively with technical teams.
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Ability to manage time and budget, multi-task and understand priorities and communicate deviation or conflicts to the Service Line Lead.
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Familiarity with continuous improvement practices and workplace organization.
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French language proficiency is an asset.
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Ability to act as a spokesperson for Kinectrics. Demonstrated strong customer service orientation, dealt with clients alone on numerous occasions. Built relationships with key contractors and suppliers.
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Absolute dedication to safety and safety practices.
Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE\&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE\&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.
Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
