Rental Foreman

Sunbelt Solomon; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sunbelt Solomon is seeking a Rental Foreman to lead the Rental Operations team, ensuring equipment inspection, maintenance, and on-time deployment. You will coordinate staff, plan workloads, and drive safety and efficiency across the Temporary Power Solutions division in our Calgary operations.

The role requires a Journeyman Electrician and proven leadership in an industrial or rental setting, with strong electrical system knowledge and reporting to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent.
• Leadership, supervisory, or foreman experience in industrial, electrical, or rental environments.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage equipment.
• Experience reading electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with Megger, Hi-Pot, Power Factor, TTR, Resistance Bridge and other testing equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance or inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate daily activities of the Rental Operations team.
• Assign work priorities based on customer schedules, equipment availability, and operational requirements.
• Ensure equipment is inspected, tested, repaired, maintained, and prepared for deployment on schedule.
• Monitor workflow to maximize productivity while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Train, mentor, coach, and develop team members through feedback and performance management.
• Monitor attendance, scheduling, timekeeping, and assist with hiring and onboarding.
• Coordinate equipment movement between shop, warehouse, yard, and customer deliveries.
• Maintain fleet readiness through preventative maintenance planning and lifecycle management.
• Manage shop inventory, tools, supplies, and equipment; coordinate facility maintenance and projects.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Fleet Management, Safety, HR and others to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate staffing and equipment for emergency and after-hours support.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office / maintenance systems

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman Electrician

Tools

Megger

Hi-Pot

Power Factor

TTR

Resistance Bridge

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

• Job Category Trinity Power
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Ruby McPhail
• Phone [phone]

Description

The Rental Foreman is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Rental Operations team while remaining actively involved in the inspection, testing, repair, and preparation of rental electrical equipment. This role supports our Temporary Power Solutions division by ensuring equipment availability, operational excellence, employee development, safety compliance, and exceptional customer service.

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the Rental Operations team.
• Assign work priorities based on customer schedules, equipment availability, and operational requirements.
• Ensure rental and sales equipment is inspected, tested, repaired, maintained, and prepared for deployment on schedule.
• Monitor workflow to maximize productivity while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Train, mentor, coach, and develop team members through ongoing feedback and performance management.
• Monitor employee attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping, and assist with hiring and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate equipment movement between the shop, warehouse, yard, and customer deliveries to support operational efficiency.
• Maintain fleet readiness through preventative maintenance planning and equipment lifecycle management.
• Manage shop inventory, tools, supplies, and equipment while coordinating facility maintenance and special projects.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Fleet Management, Safety, Human Resources, and other departments to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate staffing and equipment availability for emergency and after-hours customer support.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include oversight of maintenance and testing for:

• Automatic Transfer Switches
• Manual Transfer Switches
• Distribution Panels
• Dry-Type Transformers
• Pad-Mounted Transformers
• Substation Transformers
• Load Banks
• Power Distribution Equipment
• Additional temporary power equipment across multiple voltage classes

• 3 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or foreman experience in an industrial, electrical, or rental environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage equipment.
• Experience reading electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with Megger, Hi-Pot, Power Factor, TTR, Resistance Bridge, and other electrical testing equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance or inventory management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with heavier lifting performed using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces as required.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop or material handling equipment, as required.
• Ability to distinguish colors, labels, and equipment markings when performing job duties.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, hearing protection, gloves, eye protection, and other protective equipment, as required.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor manufacturing, warehouse, and rental operations environments that may involve exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, flexible schedules, and respond to after-hours support as business needs require.

Summary

Where Potential Powers Progress

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people - their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.

From our 40+ locations and a team of over 1,700 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We're known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we're powered by people - innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers - all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.

Mission:

Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose:

To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision:

To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values:

People: The core of our success.

Safety: Its in our DNA.

Strategic: We forge our own future.

Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.

Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package to employees who meet applicable plan eligibility requirements. Benefits may include, but are not limited to:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• FSA/HSA
• RRSP with company match
• life insurance and disability coverage
• paid vacation
• sick time
• holidays

Temporary employees are not eligible for company benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check prior to being cleared to start employment. A drug screen and/or Motor Vehicle Record check may also be required based on the job responsibilities of the position.