Equipment Specialist
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
Salary: $60,000-$75,000 CAD · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary: $60,000-$75,000 CAD
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1-5 years of experience working with Engineering, Field Operations, Quality Assurance or Product Development teams.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, mainly using crane-less technology. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines. The majority of lifting services are performed using up-tower crane technology, which avoids the high cost and disruption of utilizing large conventional cranes on the ground.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
JOB TITLE:
Equipment Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Equipment Specialist at LiftWerx is responsible for supporting the lifecycle of specialized wind energy equipment, from procurement through testing, commissioning, documentation, and deployment. Working closely with engineering, procurement and field operations teams, this role ensures new equipment is accurately assembled, quality-tested, properly documented, and ready for safe field use. The Equipment Specialist also supports equipment handoffs and training for field personnel, maintains asset records, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined individual with experience in equipment administration, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration within an engineering or industrial environment.
LOCATION:
This is an on-site position, based out of our Cambridge, ON office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the engineering team throughout pre- and post-commissioning of equipment to verify function, capabilities, usability, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Own the coordination, receipt, and QA/QC of new equipment investments from development through inventory, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
- Collaborate with the Procurement team to confirm all assemblies are complete and accurate against the ordered BOM.
- Work with the Equipment team to ensure new assets are properly documented and allocated.
- Support with equipment load testing processes and test assembly of equipment as required.
- Lead equipment hand-offs to field teams, ensuring they are fully trained on proper installation and use.
- Ensure all work procedures and equipment manuals are finalized and distributed to stakeholders before equipment goes into use.
- Maintain and update internal systems with accurate, up-to-date asset information and status.
- Help foster a positive, collaborative team culture that keeps work enjoyable, balanced, and creative for everyone.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technician or technologist, or a related degree or diploma.
Experience
- 1-5 years of experience working with Engineering, Field Operations, Quality Assurance or Product Development teams.
Knowledge/Skills
- Advanced understanding of equipment documentation and administration, including engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Intermediate understanding of quality control / QA-QC processes including equipment intake, inventory, testing and commissioning.
- Basic understanding of equipment design, fabrication, machining and hydraulic systems.
- Hands-on experience with tooling.
- Microsoft Office and relevant business/asset management software experience.
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration, with the ability to work effectively with engineering, procurement, equipment, and field teams.
- Ability to train and transfer knowledge to field staff.
- Safety awareness and adherence to relevant health and safety standards for equipment testing, rigging, and cranes.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Competitive salary and vacation
- Medical, dental and paramedical benefits from day one
- Additional $500 health spending account
- Short-term disability
- Five paid sick days
- Employee & family assistance program
- RRSP matching program
- Annual bonus, long-term incentive programs and long-term bonuses
- Company branded clothing allowance
Salary: $60,000-$75,000 CAD
Use of AI: Please note that AI is not used for screening, assessing or selecting candidates.
Vacancy Status: The job advertised above is an existing vacancy. There is currently 1 vacancy.
PPE: The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment for this role. Due to the nature of the work and in accordance with workplace safety standards, all team members must wear appropriate PPE while performing applicable job duties.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Please submit your resume and cover letter to resumes@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate new equipment from receipt and assembly through quality checks, testing, commissioning, documentation, and allocation, working with engineering, procurement, and equipment teams. Prepare equipment for safe field deployment by maintaining asset records and procedures, supporting load testing, and training field personnel on installation and use.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree or diploma in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field, plus 1–5 years of experience with engineering, field operations, quality assurance, or product development teams. Candidates should understand equipment documentation and QA/QC processes, have basic knowledge of design, fabrication, machining, and hydraulic systems, and bring hands-on tooling experience, strong collaboration and training skills, and safety awareness.
Skills
- Equipment Documentation
- Asset Administration
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Equipment Testing and Commissioning
- Engineering Drawings and Schematics
- Work Instructions
- Equipment Design
- Fabrication and Machining
- Hydraulic Systems
- Tooling
- Microsoft Office
- Asset Management Software
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Training and Knowledge Transfer
- Safety Awareness
- Rigging and Crane Safety
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Vacation
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Paramedical Benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Short-Term Disability
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP Matching
- Annual Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive Programs
- Long-Term Bonuses
- Company-Branded Clothing Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Wind Energy
- Specialized Equipment
- Equipment Lifecycle
- Procurement
- Engineering
- Field Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Equipment Intake
- Inventory Management
- Assembly
- Testing
- Commissioning
- Equipment Documentation
- Asset Records
- Engineering Drawings
- Schematics
- Work Instructions
- Bill of Materials
- Load Testing
- Equipment Handoffs
- Field Training
- Equipment Manuals
- Equipment Design
- Fabrication
- Machining
- Hydraulic Systems
- Tooling
- Rigging
- Crane Safety