
Website Canada Post / Postes Canada
Job Description:
The Electronics Specialist is primarily responsible for providing preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic aspects of all types of postal equipment to ensure its good working order and continued operation. This includes all phases of maintenance: troubleshooting, testing, repair and monitoring of electronic aspects of mail processing and handling equipment. Is also responsible for maintenance of associated electromechanical and electrical portions of systems.
Job Responsibilities:
- Recommends changes in preventive maintenance procedures and practices to provide the proper level of maintenance; assists in the revision of preventive maintenance checklists and the frequency of performing preventive maintenance tasks. In instances of serious equipment failures, conducts investigations to determine the cause of the breakdown and to recommend remedial action to prevent recurrence.
- Performs the preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic and associated electro-mechanical aspects of all types of postal equipment work to ensure the safe and correct operation of the equipment: this includes testing, diagnosis, maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment and revision work, rebuilding or modifying parts as necessary. Reads schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications in locating and correcting potential or existing malfunctions and failures. Job requires a thorough knowledge of mail processing and associated equipment, maintenance and technologies and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including working at heights.
- Observes established safety practices and requirements pertaining to the type of work involved; recommends additional safety measures as required. Advises Operations personnel on safe and effective operating procedures for the equipment/systems in use.
- Initiates work orders requesting corrective actions for below standard conditions; assists in the estimating of time and materials required and measures and/or lays out work for major or difficult jobs to efficiently utilize labour and materials.
Job Requirements:
- As per the language requirements for the position.
- Understanding of maintenance, repair, overhaul, installation and modification of electronic systems and equipment.
- Two years of experience, within the last five years, in the maintenance and repair of a variety of electronic systems and equipment, or a diploma per educational requirements above funded by Canada Post in the last five years.
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and principles such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo controllers etc.
- Completion at minimum of a 2 year post-secondary program in electronics (these trades/programs could include electronic technician/technologist). DEC in Quebec.
Job Details:
Company: Canada Post / Postes Canada
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Richmond, BC, CA
Application Deadline: N/A
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