Technician (Electrical), Mississauga, ON

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and trusted provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is searching for a is searching for a is searching for an Electrical Technician to join our Electrical Certification team in our Mississauga, ON office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Electrical Safety testing!

About the Team

Intertek's Electrical business line applies product testing expertise quickly and efficiently to help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market they wish to enter. Our Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution.

The Technician is responsible for performing standard testing and evaluation on a variety of electrical products and for preparing technical reports. This position works under general supervision.

What you'll do:

• Setting up test apparatus to test customer supplied devices
• Operating a varied amount of equipment
• Obtaining and recording test data in accordance with the product standards
• Analyzing test data and performing routing calculations
• May prepare technical reports
• May extract and compile engineering data
• May prepare project files for compliance with operating procedures
• Work with team members to make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards
• Communicate with clients and management regarding project results
• May provide training and work instructions to entry level technicians
• May oversee the work of entry level technicians
• Provide support to sales or other departments as required
• Performing other work as required

Qualifications:

• College Diploma - Electrical
• 2+ years related work experience
• Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft suite
• Familiarity with product certification standards including UL, CSA, NSF

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
• Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record.

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

What we have to offer:

We offer a salary and benefits package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success.

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to disability, race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.