Field Engineer Intern

Overview

An 8-12 month engineering co-op placement in which the intern learns FieldCore Turbine and Generator products under experienced field supervisors and engineers, and supports engineering projects of varying size and scope under direct supervision.

What you'll do

• Complete health and safety training, which is a prerequisite to visiting sites.
• Learn the fundamentals of the Turbines and Generator product lines.
• Develop skill in the use of FieldCore web-based applications.
• Learn basic technical skills and perform site work with direct instruction and supervision.
• Learn the fundamentals of project management, scheduling, resource loading, and cost control to support the Field Team during major overhauls.
• Assist the Service Manager and Field Engineers to plan jobs, expedite shop repair activities, and facilitate parts orders critical to outages.
• Assist the Service Manager in research projects and simplification projects.
• Provide remote and on-site support and communications to the FieldCore team.
• Provide general tech and admin assistance to the Ops team.
• Receive customer calls.
• Expedite short-notice purchasing and shipping for overhaul jobs.
• Organize activities and logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned to help drive the FieldCore vision and align with organizational core values.

What you'll need

• Enrolled in a major in Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Software, or Systems).
• Open to current students who will be returning to their in-class studies upon completion of the work term.
• Full Class 5 license with a clear record for candidates living in Alberta, or a full G class license for candidates living in Ontario.

Nice to have

• Exceptional communication, planning, technical and people skills.
• Commitment to environmental health and safety.
• Able to work in a team environment and cooperate with fellow workers.
• Capable of creative thinking and quick problem solving.
• Innovative team player.
• Self-motivated.

Details

• Remote position.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments.
• Travel may be required.
• Pay range for Canadian-based positions: $26 to $29 CAD per hour, which may vary based on experience, education, and skill set.
• No relocation assistance provided.