Branch Coordinator

Airgas; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Red-D-Arc, a subsidiary of Airgas, seeks an operational lead in Fort McMurray responsible for managing facility operations, sales, and maintenance of welding equipment. Ideal candidates have over three years of related experience, strong leadership, and problem-solving skills. The role involves ensuring a safe work environment, managing purchase orders, and conducting repairs, with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in applications.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or similar.
• Over three years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of positioning equipment and welding applications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead hand to Central Ops Manager and assist with day-to-day management of the facility.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following health and safety guidelines.
• Order all fleet repair and shop-related items.
• Manage purchase orders as per company directives.
• Communicate equipment transfers to the central branch accurately.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance as per equipment standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures.

Skills

Critical decision-making following company procedures

Proficiency in MS Office

Sales experience in industrial or welding equipment rental/sales

Ability to diagnose mechanical/electrical failures

Strong relationship-building skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Effective communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or similar

Job description

Red-D-Arc is a subsidiary of Airgas, an Air Liquide company, and a leading provider of welding equipment rentals in North America. Red-D-Arc rents, leases, and sells welders, welding automation equipment, and other welding-related and specialty products, including power generators, heat treating, and dry ice blasting equipment.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the incumbent is involved in all facets of a satellite operation. Major tasks include sales, administration, daily facility operations, workload management, shipping/receiving, repairs, and maintenance of equipment.

1. Maintain a safe working environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
2. Act as Lead hand to Central Ops Manager and assist with day-to-day management of the facility.
3. Order all fleet repair and shop-related items.
4. Create and manage purchase orders as per company directives.
5. Ensure all purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices are sent to the central branch.
6. Accurately communicate equipment transfers, both incoming and outgoing, to the central branch.
7. Complete FA Inventory in coordination with the central branch, including physical inventory taking, recording, and reporting.
8. Work with the central branch and outside sales to collect on overdue accounts.
9. Select, prepare, package, and label outbound shipments.
10. Unpackage and verify all incoming products, reporting any discrepancies to the central branch.
11. Handle all order entry, including rental agreements, terminations, inter-branch transfers, and packing slips.
12. Oversee and assist with performing Preventative Maintenance (e.g., oil changes, greasing, washing) as per equipment standards.
13. Oversee and assist with troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical and electrical failures of minor nature.
14. Organize repairs of significant nature, either by preparing and shipping to the central branch or authorized repair facilities.
15. Ensure compliance with all government and company safety programs.
16. Ensure compliance with all government vehicle compliance programs (e.g., annual inspections, plate stickers).
17. Conduct monthly shop safety inspections.
18. Perform other related duties as required.

Are you a MATCH?

Competencies include:

1. Leadership: Ability to guide, mentor, delegate, and follow-up effectively.
2. Relationship Building: Effective communication skills.
3. Decision Making: Ability to work independently, making decisions aligned with company policies and objectives.
4. Problem Solving: Proactive and methodical approach to conflicting goals and challenging situations.

Education

• Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or similar.

Experience

• Over three years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of positioning equipment and welding applications is an asset.

Skills And Abilities

• Critical decision-making following company procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office for creating reports, documents, and presentations.
• Sales experience in industrial or welding equipment rental/sales is an asset.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical/electrical failures and assemble customer packages.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers and co-workers.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Our Commitment

At Airgas, we value diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. We believe diversity fosters innovation and a dynamic work environment.