Company: Wood
Skills: Engineering Technician, Electrical Technician
Experience: 8 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada


Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is anticipating expanding the team to support upcoming work in the Voisey's Bay, NL office. We are seeking a Senior / Intermediate Electrical Technologist, for a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Industrial / Mining industry.

If you enjoy working within an energized and continuous learning environment, this may be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible to produce basic and higher-tier drawings and documentation in accordance with established conceptual design and scope
  • Conducts checking of engineering deliverables as required
  • Individual must have extensive understanding of all engineering discipline drawings and electrical discipline wiring diagrams, control logic diagrams, system descriptions and calculations
  • Applies standard engineering tasks and exhibits a working knowledge of applicable codes
  • Capable of independently evaluating the selection and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, criteria and systems to efficiently meet project goals
  • Assists in planning, scheduling and coordinating detailed phases of engineering work
  • Participates in conferences with the client to establish project objectives and resolve design problems
  • Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements, for the preparation of electrical design documents, specifications, material requisitions and system descriptions related to design tasks
  • Individual shall be able to develop bills of material and specifications for equipment
  • Conduct field assessments and provide construction support on occasion at client facilities and construction sites
  • Interface with clients for project scope development, design reviews, and progress meetings


Skills / Qualifications

  • Electrical Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent, focus on power & controls preferred
  • Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience with cable tray layouts, single line diagrams, electrical schematics, general arrangements, lighting layouts and general electrical design concepts
  • 8+ years relevant experience preferrable
  • Local codes and standards
  • Experience with underground mining power and control systems would be considered an asset


Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. At Wood our common purpose is to ‘unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.’ Through the delivery of our Consulting, Project and Operations solutions across energy and the built environment we deliver exceptional returns for our clients, our people, our investors and the communities where we live and work. Visit us at  www.woodplc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.