metrics technologist

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Various locations
• Private sector
• Petrochemical industry
• Oil and gas industry
• Manufacturing and industrial plant
• Industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Write specifications
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
• Project management
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
• Carry out management duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Technical terminology

• Engineering

Type of inspection

• Industrial instruments

Instrument experience

• Mechanical

Equipment and machinery experience

• Laser levelling/aligning

Area of work experience

• Specification or technical writing
• Research and development
• Project planning

Type of industry experience

• Aerospace industry

Specialization in physics

• Metrology

Area of specialization

• Design
• Industrial robotics
• Mechanical engineering technology

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities