Technician (Electrical)

Job Purpose

Under the general guidance of a Metrologist, a Senior Metrologist or the Branch's Manager, the Technician applies knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics and electronics to perform metrology and/or testing activities. These activities include calibrating inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one of the following Metrology laboratories: Time & Frequency, AC/DC, Energy and Temperature, to ensure measurement accuracy; conducts test on electrical/electronic products to ensure conformance to local and international safety or performance standards in the interest of public safety and fair trade; identifying and utilizing appropriate measurement or test procedures; performing corrective actions to address identified measurements or test problems; making minor adjustments to equipment, test circuits and standards to accomplish unique measurements or tests; maintaining calibration standards and test equipment; and performing laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Technician performs Product Testing and/or Metrology related duties.

Product Testing

• Prepares test items in accordance with technical standards and/or work instructions for assigned laboratory(ies).
• Set up test equipment/apparatus required to perform tests and assessments.
• Performs conformance testing and assessment of electrical/electronic products for example, circuit breakers, panel boards, juice extractors, televisions, and other general appliances.
• Investigates consumer complaints by testing and evaluating products that form the centre of disputes.
• Prepares test reports
• Updates Job Management Database to ensure easy monitoring and tracking of test items.
• Updates Tested Products list.
• Assists Engineer/Senior Engineer with research work necessary for the development of national standards for electrical practices, processes and products.
• Performs routine maintenance on testing equipment according to schedule and relevant procedures.
• Assists in development projects for the product testing laboratories by making recommendations as to equipment and accessories needed.
• Represents the BSJ at outdoor promotions.

Metrology

• Calibrate IM&TE in one of the following laboratories — Time & Frequency, AC/DC, Energy and Temperature — in order to ensure compliance with published specifications.
• Assists engineer in maintaining primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards.
• Assists engineer in maintaining secondary and/or working calibration standards.
• Collects, compiles, measures, summarizes and records data gathered during calibration.
• Analyzes measurement data for identifying abnormalities, trends, trends and/or predicting future values
• Identifies IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and performs corrective action via adjustments component replacement, correction factors, etc.
• Identifies and corrects measurement errors, as applicable.
• Prepares calibration reports and certificates
• Recommends IM&TE for use in measurement applications.
• Make minor adjustments to existing calibration equipment, standards and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks for which they are not principally used.
• Performs laboratory housekeeping
• Assists in maintaining laboratory recognition or accreditation.

Unusual Requirements/Working Conditions:

The position, due to its nature, may require:

• work beyond scheduled hours of work to meet important deadlines
• lifting and positioning large and/or heavy objects, including equipment, fixtures and samples
• research into test and calibration methods for non-routine requests from customers

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent, from a recognized tertiary institution

Experience:

• At least two years of related experience in a laboratory environment

Knowledge, Skills and abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Standards and Weights and Measures Act
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of technical report writing
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Ability to meet stipulated deadlines
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good customer service attitude

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.