Maintenance Technician - Millwright Apprentice

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

Join the Pros!

James Electric Motor Services Ltd. is a Western Canadian industry leader in providing replacements, repairs, installation, maintenance and retrofits for pumps, electric motors, fans and blowers.

For over 50 years, James Electric has been a customer driven organization that strives to provide excellent customer service, quality parts, service and repairs from our Calgary based facility.

Our employees enjoy stable employment, promote from within, competitive compensation, pension, and group benefits.

What’s in it for you?

• Business hours: Monday to Friday (Evening and weekend overtime on-call rotation)
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• Complete all job-related paperwork (i.e.; Field service report, QMS documentation, HSE documentation, time sheets, etc.) and hand in daily
• Maintain a minimum required vehicle stock of repair parts
• Operate company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
• Ensure daily/monthly vehicle inspections and maintenance are completed
• Care and maintenance of company tools and equipment
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently on customer site
• Manage sub-contractors such as vacuum truck and crane services
• Document detailed information about repair requirements, site pictures, parts used and time worked then hand into Service Administrator daily
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and assess solutions
• Complete repairs on-site whenever possible
• Safely remove and bring back to shop for repair when on site repair is not an option
• Complete start-up, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, removal and installation (including): Pumps (Inline, end suction, booster, fire, column): Mechanical seal replacement, Blanking, Start-up, Motors: Shaft and gear alignment, Portable motor analysis, Fans and Blowers: Balancing, Vibration analysis, Variable Frequency Drives: start-up
• Read diagrams, schematic drawings and service manuals to determine work procedures
• Provide information on parts, labour and details of how job will be completed for estimating purposes
• Safe and proper inspection, operation and maintenance of confined space, fall protection, lifting equipment and company owned tools and equipment
• Maintain a clean work space free of hazards such as slips, trips and falls
• Review and follow all Safe Work Practices, Safe Job Procedures and Code of Practices
• Supervise and mentor assigned Apprentices

Working Conditions:

• Customer site environment
• Extreme heat/cold
• Driving

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for longer periods of time
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing (up to 50 Lbs. required – over 50 Lbs. discretionary)

What will you bring:

• 1st or 2nd year Millwright Apprentice
• High School Diploma
• Forklift certification
• Safe lifting and rigging
• Confined space entry and monitoring
• Fall protection
• First Aid Training
• Effectively communicate information
• Above average Organizational skills

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.