Mechanical Technician (Gas Fitter)-CAN-BC-Vancouver
Westport
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preventative maintenance of engine dynamometer and test rig support equipment such as natural gas and air compressors, gas equipment, cooling towers, diesel and hydraulic systems, intake and exhaust system
- Building rigs in shop and commissioning and supporting their operation
- Building and maintaining all aspects of engine test cells
- Maintaining preventative maintenance logs and data base, records keeping
- Maintaining shop supplies, tools, materials related to test rig and engine operations
- Operation of fork lift and company truck
- Demonstrable shop skills in pipe and tube fitting, welding and fabrication of steel and aluminum, use of powered workshop tools in a safe and efficient manner
- A commitment to safety and excellence in work and organizational habits
- Promote Westport's H&S following all Environmental, H&S policies and procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities
- Report unsafe conditions, behaviors, and all accidents
- Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative
- Graduation from an accredited trade program such as plumbing or gas fitting
- 5-7 years of relevant prior experience
- Red seal certified or in-progress in gas installations or plumbing is preferred
- Experience in transportation, High Pressure CNG lines or mechanical systems an asset
- Experience with Hydrogen systems an asset
- Knowledge of Swagelok, MPI or Cone & Thread tubing systems and asset
- Shop skills using hand and powered tools to assemble pipe and tubing, fabricate, form and weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum an asset
- Aptitude for diagnosing and repairing problems in fluid systems
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors in all conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50kgs
- Clean driving license
- Effective interpersonal Skills
- Strong computer skills are required: MS Office