Journeyman Electrician Tester

Johnson Controls•Sherwood Park, AB

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Tester is responsible for performing testing and data collection on industrial and utility vehicles, associated equipment, and component systems. This position involves fabricating prototype components and test fixtures for both laboratory and field evaluations. The Electrical Tester installs, maintains, and repairs test equipment and components as required to support testing activities.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent experience.
Experience in testing and data collection on industrial and utility vehicles.
Proficiency in fabricating prototype components and test fixtures.
Ability to install, maintain, and repair test equipment.
Knowledge of safety guidelines for electrical connections and energizing equipment.
Familiarity with HVAC unit testing and functional requirements.
Ability to recognize and mitigate hazards.
Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
Experience operating machinery and equipment safely.
Ability to maintain a neat and clean work area.
Adherence to tool and instrument control procedures.

Responsibilities

Conducts tests of new components, assemblies, and systems, as well as comparison tests of competitive products and components based on test criteria as established by policies and procedures or written test plans; maintains accurate records of test results and reports results to appropriate development and testing group.
Prepares prototypes of components assemblies and systems of either new or current products as directed by policies and procedures, written test plans or work requests. Ensures that the prototypes meet the established specifications.
Performs inspections and installation of parts and components on test cars; maintains accurate records of the installation of these parts and the collection of test data.
Builds test fixtures to carry out various needs associated with testing the components in a manner that will be accelerated in terms of time and that will correlate with actual field use conditions.
Safely executes the hook up of electrical connections and energize using proper PPE and safety guidelines.
Safely starts, operates and performs unit running functions and shut down.
Committed to ensuring the HVAC unit operates and passes all functional tests as per company standards.
Recognizes and mitigates hazards that arise while the HVAC unit is in operational conditions and responds effectively.
Provides regular updates to the supervisor on all ongoing projects, including current status, estimated completion timelines, and any issues encountered during execution.
Executes and completes testing reports with accuracy for each unit.
Operates machinery and equipment in a safe manner following established safety procedures.
Maintains a neat and clean work area.
Follows established tool and instrument control procedures.