Published: Feb 11, 2025 – The Engineering Technologist ensures adherence to safety standards, operates and maintains test equipment, and manages calibration to support testing and commissioning requirements. This position documents testing processes, analyzes results against specifications, and effectively communicates findings through reports and presentations. The technologist also drives continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring colleagues and collaborating with internal teams to resolve resource conflicts and optimize operations.

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1. Engineering Technologist, ALTEC Engineering Solutions, Brisbane, QLD
Job Summary:
- Applies basic knowledge of the principles and theories of engineering, mathematics, and science
- Solves routine technical problems in the areas of mechanical and vacuum engineering
- Makes simple calculations and analyses in support of engineering.
- Assists with technical research and gathers data needed by engineers for mechanical and vacuum systems.
- Assists in the preparation of specifications for, design of, and maintenance of mechanical and vacuum structures, systems, and components.
- Perform and coordinate mechanical and vacuum system corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance.
- Provides resolutions to a diverse range of complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Applies principles, theories, concepts, and techniques within the discipline and of other related fields to perform work.
- Prepares, reviews, and documents technical information.
- Adheres to engineering, operations, and maintenance policies, programs, procedures, and practices for work at an accelerator facility.
Skills on Resume:
- Engineering Principles (Hard Skills)
- Problem Solving (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- System Design & Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Maintenance Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Disciplinary Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Policy Adherence (Soft Skills)
2. Engineering Technologist, Apex Technological Services, Calgary, AB
Job Summary:
- Take responsibility for managing Aries Database
- Organize database and individual well-casts
- Import and update production, prices, and other data
- Perform economic runs for various scenarios
- QC economic runs and compare to actual accounting results
- Validate economics runs between excel based corporate models and Aries outputs
- Organize and build Excel spreadsheets for a variety of data (production, completion data, drilling data, etc.)
- Import data from public sources such as the PA DEP website
- Work with operations and accounting to organize data
- Support A&D efforts
Skills on Resume:
- Aries Database Management (Hard Skills)
- Data Organization (Hard Skills)
- Data Import & Update (Hard Skills)
- Economic Run Analysis (Hard Skills)
- QC & Comparison (Hard Skills)
- Excel Spreadsheet Building (Hard Skills)
- Data Import from Public Sources (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Department Collaboration (Soft Skills)
3. Engineering Technologist, Digital Systems Inc., Edmonton, AB
Job Summary:
- Have high-caliber customer interactions over the phone, by email, and in person during site visits.
- Provide technical leadership on projects assigned in the form of Maximo Work Orders from initiation when customers have called into the call center, through scheduling it to crews to work.
- Meet with Electricians and Site Superintendents and direct timeline, necessary documentation, and adherence to rules and regulations
- Know NESC construction standards to answer customer questions.
- Designs are to be done on BOUD as well as described in words on log entries on the Work Order.
- Work with internal customers such as Schedulers, Operations Resource and Contractor Specialists, Line Techs Working Foremen, etc. to ensure project goals and timelines are met.
- Understand Electrical Distribution systems, both Medium (over 600V) and Low Voltage (Service voltages under 600V), Overhead and Underground Power Line Construction and materials, etc.
- Design experience in BOUD and GIS tools, similar to CAD and specifically 2-D drawing in MicroStation.
- Handle high-volume, fast-paced, and short-medium-term projects in sensitive customer areas using good oral/written communications
Skills on Resume:
- Customer Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Technical Leadership (Hard Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Knowledge of NESC Standards (Hard Skills)
- Design Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Department Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Electrical Distribution Systems (Hard Skills)
- Design Software Proficiency (Hard Skills)
4. Engineering Technologist, Southern Tech Solutions, Adelaide, SA
Job Summary:
- Design, package, and create 3D models and drawings of hydraulic systems in a machine context
- Utilize the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and processes to document and manage changes to designs
- Collaborate with the test lab to retrofit new product solutions into existing platforms.
- Lead the instrumentation, testing, and data analysis of machines in support of baseline and validation testing
- Participate in other related areas of the solution development process including working with suppliers for parts, fabrication of parts, developing safe processes, etc.
- Implement technological improvements in equipment.
- Manage and resolve deviations in equipment and systems.
- Generate and implement technical-technological documentation.
- Liaise and coordinate activities performed by internal and external associates, and cooperate with external contractors.
- Participate in the implementation of capital expenditure projects/independently implement capital expenditure projects.
Skills on Resume:
- 3D Modeling (Hard Skills)
- PLM Management (Hard Skills)
- Test Lab Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Tech Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Deviation Management (Hard Skills)
- Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
5. Engineering Technologist, Nexus Engineering Group, Winnipeg, MB
Job Summary:
- Contribute to instrumentation/electrical engineering work and develop the design of drawings for the construction of the physical components of automation systems
- Work with plant systems including low to medium-voltage cable systems, switching equipment, transformers and protection/control, motor control, plant lighting, and grounding
- Work with Heat Tracing, ETAP
- Create technical reports, client correspondence, and presentations
- Plan detailed specifications and contract documents for procurement of major electrical equipment as well as construction document packages
- Prepare the technical portions of procurement documents (RFQs, POs) and review equipment tenders and vendor documents
- Visit project sites and other design offices for project-related activities, including troubleshooting, commissioning, and start-up support
- Create and implement Design Qualification, Installation Qualification, and Operational Qualification for new equipment and systems.
- Support engineers in the development of technical proposals.
- Provide support with on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks
Skills on Resume:
- Instrumentation & Electrical Design (Hard Skills)
- Plant Systems Management (Hard Skills)
- Heat Tracing & ETAP (Hard Skills)
- Technical Report Writing (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Tender Review (Hard Skills)
- Site Visit & Troubleshooting (Soft Skills)
- Customer Interface Support (Soft Skills)
6. Engineering Technologist, Innovatech Solutions, Ottawa, ON
Job Summary:
- Apply CAD/Civil 3D knowledge in the projects from concept to completion
- Plan and conduct topographic surveys designed to establish baselines and elevations
- Interpret plans and provide construction layout and/or site staking
- Construction services including site inspection and contract administration
- Perform design development or review tasks in specific areas under supervision.
- Assist in the generation of specifications, engineering, and related documentation.
- Assist with installation, testing, and service equipment and systems at Company and client sites.
- Assist with maintenance of filing system, databases, and logs for tracking project status and inventory.
- Engage with customers to understand technology adoption
- Consult sales teams and customers on solution options
Skills on Resume:
- CAD/Civil 3D (Hard Skills)
- Topographic Surveying (Hard Skills)
- Construction Layout (Hard Skills)
- Site Inspection (Hard Skills)
- Design Development (Hard Skills)
- Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Testing (Hard Skills)
- Customer Engagement (Soft Skills)
7. Engineering Technologist, Skytech Engineering Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Job Summary:
- Exercise safe working habits and alert other personnel present in the EL facility who violate EL safety standards.
- Operate, troubleshoot, commission, and maintain most standard and specialized test equipment along with the associated control systems to complete testing as requested by the EL’s internal and external customers under moderate supervision.
- Establish daily work plans based on resource requirements and due dates and the ability to work with the Engineering Lab team and internal customers to resolve resource/priority conflicts.
- Maintain accurate records via lab notebooks, photographs, service requests, and short reports for all testing/calibrations/designs completed.
- Communicate effectively both orally and written such information as test procedures, results, and observations to the EL team and internal customers.
- Ensure calibration of all equipment in use is current.
- Mentor less experienced co-workers on equipment operation, data recording, EL best practices, etc.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives involving systemic and/or capital improvements.
- Analyze data and compare results to a provided specification.
Skills on Resume:
- Safety Adherence (Soft Skills)
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Work Planning (Soft Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Calibration Management (Hard Skills)
- Mentoring (Soft Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)