ANSI Valve Shop Foreman

Wajax Corporation; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Defined contribution pension

Health Spending Account

Employee training & development

Vendor discounts

Community involvement program

Wellness program

Job summary

Wajax Corporation seeks an ANSI valve shop foreman to lead daily operations, coordinate workloads, and manage customer communications. You will plan schedules, order parts, and ensure repairs meet OEM specs and timelines.

Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced industrial repair environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships within Western

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of ANSI valve and/or control valve repair experience.
• Previous supervisory or foreman experience preferred.
• Experience planning and scheduling shop activities in an industrial service environment.
• Experience coordinating repair projects from receipt to delivery.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, and issuing purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily valve shop operations and personnel.
• Coordinate workloads to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain shop schedules to meet delivery dates.
• Prioritize work and manage personnel assignments.
• Enforce safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Coach technicians and support employee development.
• Serve as primary contact for customers on repairs and updates.

Skills

Valve repair expertise

Supervisory experience

Planning & scheduling

Customer relations

Procurement & inventory

Team leadership

Quality & safety focus

Communication skills

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The ANSI Valve Shop Foreman is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and performance of the valve repair facility. This role provides leadership to shop personnel and ensures the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of valve and control valve repair activities. The Foreman is accountable for planning and scheduling shop work, managing customer communications, ordering parts and materials, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring all repair and testing activities meet quality and delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Shop Operations

• Lead and supervise daily valve shop operations and personnel.
• Coordinate workloads and resources to maximize shop productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain shop schedules to ensure customer commitments and delivery dates are achieved.
• Prioritize incoming work and effectively manage personnel assignments.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Conduct daily shop meetings and provide ongoing coaching and guidance to technicians.
• Support employee development, training, and performance management.

Valve & Control Valve Expertise

• Provide technical leadership for the inspection, repair, assembly, calibration, and testing of ANSI valves and control valves.
• Review repair scopes, inspection reports, and test documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of valve and control valve performance issues.
• Ensure repairs are completed in accordance with OEM specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Assist with evaluating repair recommendations and determining required replacement parts and components.

Planning & Scheduling

• Plan and schedule shop activities to optimize manpower, equipment utilization, and workflow.
• Monitor project progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities and customer demands.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing work with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Track job status and communicate completion dates and delays proactively.

Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Order parts, materials, and consumables required for valve repair operations.
• Create and issue purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage inventory levels and maintain adequate stock of critical components.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor procurement costs and delivery performance.

Customer Relations

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for customers regarding repairs, schedules, technical inquiries, and service updates.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive and professional communication.
• Respond promptly to emails, phone calls, and customer requests.
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and project reviews when required.
• Support quoting activities by providing technical and repair recommendations.

Administration & Communication

• Maintain accurate work orders, repair reports, testing records, and shop documentation.
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and ERP systems for communication and operational management.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI valves, control valves, actuators, positioners, and valve testing procedures.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced repair environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused with excellent relationship management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and professional email communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The Candidate

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in ANSI valve and/or control valve repair and service operations.
• Previous supervisory, lead hand, or foreman experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience planning and scheduling shop activities in an industrial service environment.
• Experience managing customer relationships and coordinating repair projects from receipt through delivery.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory control, and issuing purchase orders.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI valves, control valves, actuators, positioners, and valve testing procedures.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced repair environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused with excellent relationship management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and professional email communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and decision‑making abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Master Flow, Fisher, Masoneilan, Valtek, Samson, Flowserve, or other major valve manufacturers.
• Experience with valve and actuation repair, hydrotesting, valve automation, and diagnostic equipment.

The Company

Our BIG goal is to be the most trusted supplier of industrial process equipment in Western Canada – and we believe that we have the best people, manufacturing partners, products, and capabilities to get us there!We aim to live each day by our Tundra/WajaxCore Values of 'Learning Matters', 'Safety, No Shortcuts', 'Teamwork, and'Give Back'.

Tundra offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional perks.

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with 100% employer paid premiums (no waiting period for eligibility).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with 3.5% of total compensation matched by employer (no waiting period for eligibility).
• Health Spending Account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts through Wajax with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, group mortgage rates, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Philanthropic focus in the communities with charities such as Kids Cancer Care Foundation, The Ride to Conquer Cancer, and Canadian Blood Services.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program