Instrumentation Tech / Journeyman Electrician
Job No:
88258
Location:
Medicine Hat, Alberta
- Are you an Electrical Technologist looking to work on exciting and challenging military and automation/process control projects?
- Join a highly experienced team and develop your own professional area of interest!
- Be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, based on your education and experience!
About Amtech Aeronautical
Established in 1991, Amtech Aeronautical is a professional consulting firm specializing in engineering, product development, and project management. Supporting numerous clients in the Government and Public Sector, our team works on a wide variety of challenging military, R&D, automation/PLC, and aeronautical projects.
With operations in Calgary and Medicine Hat, we offer a highly stimulating, collaborative and flexible workplace with genuine opportunities for professional growth and development.
About the Opportunity
Amtech Aeronautical Limited has a great opportunity for a motivated Instrumentation Technologist/Journeyman Electrician to join our team in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
In this challenging and highly varied role, you will work independently (under general engineering/technical supervision and direction) in planning and conducting Amtech’s engineering projects, with specialization in instrumentation, control systems, electrical installations, and military/aerospace system design.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (Military and Process Control / Automation) and the Director of Engineering, or designate, your key areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Participating in engineering teams consisting of Amtech, subcontractors, and client personnel
- Providing instrumentation, electronic, data acquisition, and control systems engineering support to Amtech military and aerospace projects (including but not restricted to the SEEC site, the Explosive Casting Facility, Base Suffield and BATUS support facilities, and infrastructure, and to tele-operated / autonomous ground vehicle control system projects)
- Providing instrumentation, data acquisition, PLC, and electrician support for Amtech projects
- Liaising with firms completing tests for Amtech
- Providing technical support to Amtech personnel involved in projects outside of the military and process control/automation engineering areas (such as aeronautical/certification engineering project support)
- Preparing engineering/design drawings (wiring details, assemblies, and installation drawings) as required to implement the design concepts using AutoCAD, Inventor 7, or with manual techniques
- Acting as a technical liaison for our customers
- Conducting business development activities including contact with prospective clients and preparation of engineering services and product proposals
- Providing technical support for trade show and acting as a technical liaison with firms that are prototyping equipment and completing installations
- Working as part of engineering teams formed from two or more companies
- Liaising with other employees and/or consultants who are retained by the firm
- Integrating prototype equipment and facilities
The Ideal Candidate
You will do well in this role if you have completed a college diploma or technical institute program in electrical, electronics and/or instrumentation technology (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
You will also possess:
- Experience as a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician (asset only)
- Eligibility for registration with ASET or an equivalent provincial body (asset only)
- Entry level programmable logic controller experience (asset only)
- HVACR and other facility control system entry level design experience (asset only)
- Experience in the installation and commissioning of control systems for HVACR and other building and facility applications
- Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical code
- The ability to interpret electrical and instrumentation installation drawings
- The ability to work independently or as part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team
- The ability to obtain and hold government-issued security clearance
Our team structure is horizontal, professional, goal-orientated, and very collaborative. As such this role is well suited to a self-motivated and proactive team player with strong communications skills.
Working alongside Engineers with varying specialties, this is an exceptional opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business while developing your own expertise. To support this, you will be given the autonomy and resources to pursue areas of professional interest. You will also have the opportunity to complete both field and office-based work in Medicine Hat and other areas. As such, a valid driver's license is required.
Due to the unique nature of this role and projects we work on, the successful candidate must be a Canadian Citizen and hold a valid Canadian passport. Similarly, you will have a clear criminal record and must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance up to and including Level II (you can find more information about this here).
The Rewards
For you hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that is commensurate with the skills, experience, and education. You can also expect to be supported by the organization should you wish to pursue opportunities for training and development, including your professional designation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take the exciting first (or next) step in your career and develop your skills in a highly stimulating and collaborative workplace. Apply today!