Field Technician

WF Steel & Crane; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Benefits

Job summary

WF Steel & Crane seeks a Crane Technician for the Saskatoon region. The role involves maintenance, service, modification and fault-finding of electrical control systems on overhead cranes and related equipment.

Travel across Saskatchewan will be required; the position offers an hourly rate, overtime, and benefits. You will diagnose and repair electrical wiring, read schematics, install and repair components, and support regular service customers with breakdowns and repairs.

Qualifications

• ,Read schematic diagrams and blueprints for overhead cranes and related systems.
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers and regulators used in cranes.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic control systems on cranes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, modify and fault-find electrical control systems on overhead cranes, hoists, and related equipment.
• Test electrical components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Inspect and service switchgear, transformers, meters and regulators as part of crane systems.
• Provide breakdown assistance and service/repairs for customers' cranes.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Read schematics & blueprints

Problem solving (independent)

Team player / autonomous

Willingness to travel

Computer/tablet proficiency

Safety awareness

Experience with lifting equipment

English communication

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

We are a leading service provider of overhead cranes located throughout Canada. With a proven history that spans over 30 years, we are renowned for our safety, quality, service, and innovative approaches and we are proud to be a privately owned and operated Canadian company.

The Position -

An opportunity currently exists for a Crane Technician for our Nisku location. We are offering a competitive hourly rate, plus overtime and benefits. The position is based in the Saskatoon area, but travel WILL be required around Saskatchewan.

The Ideal Candidate -

You will be involved in the maintenance, service, modification and fault finding of electrical control systems on a variety of overhead cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment.

While the position is largely an electrical role, a good understanding of mechanical engineering is an essential requirement, and once onsite you will need to call upon your skill base to solve problems autonomously.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• A proven track record in a similar role.
• Able to read schematic diagrams and blue prints. Competent electrical knowledge, servicing of lifting equipment. Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits and feeders that form parts of overhead cranes.
• Test electrical components that form parts of overhead cranes for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgears, transformers, switchboard meters and regulators that form parts of overhead cranes.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems, and other related devices that form parts of overhead cranes.
• Experience with lifting equipment, their control systems and types.
• Able to use basic computer/tablet programs.
• A diligent worker who can operate within a team or autonomously as required.
• An investigative nature and a general interest in engineering and its applications.
• A keenness to continue training on new equipment and legislation.
• A flexible approach to working out of hours, site work, and overnight stays etc.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• The ability to work in a safety sensitive role at all times.
• Pass a pre-screen drug & alcohol test.

You will join our company with highly developed communication skills in English, both in written and verbal situations. In addition to the above, a vital part of the role will be tending to our regular service customers who rely on us for breakdown assistance, and service and/or repairs of their existing cranes.

By joining WF, you’ll be encouraged to grow with the company, and your successes will be celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.