Mechanical Support Technician providing specialized mechanical support and opinions regarding manufacturer defects and safety recalls at Manitoba Public Insurance. Assessing complex physical damage claims and providing expert evidence in court.
Responsibilities
Provide specialized mechanical support and opinions to internal and external stakeholders regarding manufacturer defects, safety recalls, subrogation, auto-theft, sensitive investigations and special handling cases
Identifies pre-existing mechanical issues on potentially fraudulent claims, provides evidence in proceeding or delaying of fraud charges, and makes recommendations to support management, senior leadership and Legal in finalizing claim decisions.
Works within the Crown threshold of ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ and provides evidence in court as an expert witness on behalf of MPI
Prepares technical reports and recommendations for management and external stakeholders regarding emerging vehicle technologies
Prepares technical reports on the basis of forensic mechanics
Tests and evaluates new equipment and tools to assess potential use for the trade and to develop knowledge to respond to related enquiries from the trade
Inspects vehicle to identify pre-existing mechanical issues to support SIU in deeming an incident staged and a claim fraudulent
Prepare and present investigative information to Corporate Claims Evaluation Committee (CCEC)
Works with regulatory agencies and vehicle manufacturers to investigate suspected manufacturer defects and failures in view of potential subrogation and safety recalls
Provides technical opinions in civil and criminal court cases, testifying as an expert witness, as required
Provides technical support and analysis to the Special Investigations unit (SIU) to assist in theft, vandalism and suspected fraudulent investigations
Handles special assignments, which may assist with identifying stolen vehicles or fraudulent repairs and represents MPI in court as an expert witness
Attends repair facilities, independently or with an estimator, to provide mechanical expertise during in-progress claims
Assists in writing first estimates and makes corrections based on mechanical expertise at the Physical Damage Centre or Service Centre
Provides technical expertise to internal and external customers by researching, diagnosing and resolving complex repair situations and instructs on next steps where applicable.
Requirements
Journeyperson Certificate (Red Seal) Automotive Service Technician
Crash Data Recording (CDR) Certification or commitment to complete within the 12 months
Platinum status in Estimator or Auto Physical Damage Appraiser role within the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Designation program, or willingness to complete and maintain designation
I-CAR Certified Instructor or willingness to complete
BERLA training is an asset
Six years of bench experience in mechanical repair, including two years in a customer service capacity
Working knowledge of applicable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements, including aftermarket immobilizer and anti-theft programming equipment
Working knowledge of the mechanics of all vehicle makes and models and current vehicle technologies
Working knowledge of reverse engineering methodology
Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
Working knowledge of the operation of suspension and steering alignment equipment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Oral and written communication skills to convey technical information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner for both technical and non-technical audiences
Maintains professional relationships with external repair facilities and agencies
Performs detailed technical investigations to resolve conflict with respect to repair discrepancies
Self-motivated to work independently on complex claims which require detailed and/or confidential investigation
Work collaboratively as a part of a team.
Organizational, decision making, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
Benefits
Health benefits
flexible health, dental and vision plans
health spending account
travel health coverage
other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy
registered pension plan
group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
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