Overhead Crane Technician / Industrial Electrician

Konecranes; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

RRSP Match

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Holidays/Vacation

Personal Emergency Leaves

Company truck/Company phone

Meals allowances/Uniforms

Learning development programs

Short & Long term Disability Plans

Job summary

Konecranes in Timmins, Ontario is seeking a Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at customer sites. The role involves on-call availability, after-hours service as needed, and adherence to CSA, OSHA, and CMAA standards to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Applicants should have a Journeyman Electrician or Millwright qualification (or equivalent), with at least 5 years in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a Journeyman Electrician or Millwright qualification, or an Associate’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance or service experience, preferably involving overhead cranes, hoists, material handling equipment, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of CSA standards and provincial regulations related to overhead lifting equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Safety Policies and guidelines, advise supervisor of unsafe practices.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead cranes and hoists at varied customer locations; be available on call and provide after-hours service as required.
• Conduct on-site electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic troubleshooting to determine causes of malfunctions and perform necessary repairs with proper test equipment.
• Document findings and provide safety notifications and recommendations; determine customer’s intentions for repairs and price quotations.
• Consult with customers regarding repair and safety issues to improve safety and productivity; determine items requiring quotation.
• Prepare and submit proper electronic work packages and documentation with customer signatures.

Education

Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Millwright

Associate’s degree in Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Technology

Job description

Job Description

Title: Technician

Location: Timmins, On. P4N 7C3

Responsibilities

• Comply with all corporate Safety Policies and guidelines/procedures, including Branch Monthly meetings and those established by the customer. Advise Supervisor or Manager of any unsafe practice performed or witnessed.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at varied customer locations, as directed. Be available “on call” as part of service office rotation and provide after‑hours service, as required.
• Conduct on‑site electrical, mechanical, structural and electronic troubleshooting to determine cause for equipment malfunction and establish the necessary repairs utilizing visual inspection, test procedures and appropriate test equipment. Perform a general post‑repair audit prior to completion of work, documenting that all required safety features are functional or documenting deficiencies and attaching a deficiency tag to the crane.
• Document findings and make corrective recommendations during the SAFETY REVIEW to the customer including a written “Safety Notification” of any observed or known safety concerns, if appropriate. Determine customer’s intentions to purchase repairs and notate accordingly of actions necessary to sell or complete the repairs.
• Consult with customer regarding all repair and safety‑related issues and discuss during the VISIT REVIEW recommendations that will assist the customer with improving their SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY, prior to leaving the job site. Determine items requiring quotation.
• Complete and provide proper electronic documentation utilizing the established company digital tools required for each service, obtaining the customer’s signature and acceptance.
• Read, understand, and apply the contents of all CSA, OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, HMI, and other codes or regulations pertaining to our industry. Refresh and update knowledge periodically.
• Complete Work Packages and other required documents in a professional, accurate, neat, and legible manner and submit same in a timely manner and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintain regular communication with the service office and assigned Coordinator, in accordance with established practices.
• Maintain all company‑issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in a safe and proper working order. Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Notify the supervisor of any deficiencies for resolution.
• Maintain supply of forms, literature, inventory, and miscellaneous materials in the service vehicle. Document use or sale to customer, as required.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures, including those established by the customer.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• It is a safety‑sensitive role.

Qualifications

Education: A recognized trade qualification as a Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Millwright or equivalent qualification/experience in terms of skills and knowledge or an Associate’s degree in Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Technology with a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance or service experience, preferably involving overhead cranes, hoists, material handling equipment, or similar industrial systems.
• Knowledge of applicable provincial regulations and CSA standards related to overhead lifting equipment is considered an asset.

Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver’s license. Must be willing, fit and able to work at heights/climb ladders/walkways. Must possess good computer, written and verbal communication skills. Must possess excellent customer interaction skills. Must be able to work overtime or as required by customer operations. Must be able to travel and work out of town as required. Maintain required certification for the role Journeyman Electrician, Millwright or other. Requirement to maintain compliance with all regulatory trainings (e.g. working at heights regulations).

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing and physically able to complete all required tasks, fit, and able to work at heights/climb ladders/walkways.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. less frequently on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift to 75 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. on a rare basis with an assisted device.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. on a rare basis.
• Frequent working at heights.
• Climbing large numbers of stairs and ladders to reach work location.
• Need for good balance, ability to stoop/crouch, and work overhead.
• Pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling as required.
• Frequently exposed to heat, cold, noise and heights as work takes place outdoors as well as indoors at industrial customer sites.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday in Timmins
• Comprehensive relocation assistance and/or signing bonus to help you smoothly transition to your new role and location, if needed
• RRSP Match
• Standard Benefits (Dental, Vision, and Medical)
• Paid Holidays/Vacation
• Personal Emergency Leaves
• Company Truck / Company Phone
• Meals Allowances/Uniforms
• Learning Development Programs
• Short & Long term Disability Plans

EEO Statement

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.