Senior Wiring Technician - Day Shift

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Job DescriptionPosition SummaryBased out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Senior Wiring Technician will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the Switchgear Wiring department. The Senior Wiring Technician will be responsible for assisting the manufacturing process for various products and materials through electrical part installation.Essential Responsibilities

• Electrical part installation such as: relays, meters, switches, etc.
• Wiring: Anchoring, tie-wrapping, routing, flagging, & wire tagging.
• Crimping and Wire/Cable Stripping.
• Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
• Assist the wiring technicians in identifying safety hazards and implementing mitigation plans accordingly.
• Assist Lead Persons with training and mentoring other employees.
• Promotes a safety culture as well as attending all safety meetings.
• Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.
• Other duties as required.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of hand, electric, air tools and some vibrating tools.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Ability to read prints including: specification sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, three-line drawings, wiring lists, and part drawings.
• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
• Adheres to Powell’s set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.
• Approaches work consistently and utilize methods to complete and monitor tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes and product changes.
• Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper action to resolve them.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of High School Diploma is required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic ability performing mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read a tape measure (this includes conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fractions).
• Safety training certificates are an asset for the position.
• Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment substance abuse and medical testing upon hire.

Who We ArePowell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Edmonton, Acheson, Vancouver, Calgary, Redwater, Fort McMurray, Lloydminster, Montreal and Saskatoon.Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.Your Partner in SafetySuccessful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.About UsIn our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!Powered by Innovation - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.