Shop Foreman

Ketek Group Inc; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ketek Group Inc., with multiple bases in Western and Northern Canada, seeks a Shop Foreman to supervise shop staff, schedule maintenance, and ensure top equipment is available for Rentals and Projects. You will determine tools for tasks, manage safety, and coordinate with internal clients to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, prioritizing work orders, and ensuring inspections and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman certification in related discipline preferred but not required.
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic MS Office skills (Excel, Word).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to operate required equipment safely and responsibly.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop operations and scheduling of maintenance work orders.
• Prioritize resources to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ensure facilities and safety systems are routinely inspected and maintained.
• Maintain equipment readiness for Rentals and Project teams.
• Identify faulty equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Prepare equipment reports and cost estimates after field returns.
• Liaise with other Ketek departments to facilitate repairs.
• Mentor apprentices and junior staff.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Driver’s licence

Communication skills

Organizational planning

Safety awareness

multitasking

Education

Red Seal Journeyman certification

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Diesel engine troubleshooting

Loader operation

Job description

WHY JOIN US?

• Immediate benefits (100% employerfunded health, dental, and vision coverage)
• Competitive wages and flexiblevacation
• Family-operated business with asupportive and collaborative environment
• RRSP Matching Program

Ketek Group Inc:

From its 10 locations in Western andNorthern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment toclients throughout the region’s oil and gas, mining, construction, andmunicipal sectors.

POSITION BACKGROUND:

The Shop Foreman is responsible forthe supervision of all shop personnel, scheduling, prioritizing and assigningthe resources required to ensure all work orders completed efficiently andwithin the specified time frame. Working with internal clients to determinerequired specifications for equipment maintenance work orders. The Shop Foremanwill be responsible for ensuring that all top performing equipment is availableto the Rentals and Project teams.

CORE DUTIES:

Daily Shop Operations

• Determine the correct type oftools/equipment to be used for a specific task
• Effectively manage, schedule andprioritize maintenance work orders and shop personnel
• Ensure that buildings, facilities andsafety systems are routinely inspected and maintained
• Ensure tools and equipment areavailable and in good working order
• Identify faulty/damaged equipmentand/or defective materials and delegate repairs
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipmentfor damage when returned from field, preparing equipment reports and estimatedservice costs as necessary
• Liaise with other Ketek departmentsto facilitate repairs (electrical, manufacturing)
• Mentor and assist apprentices andpersonnel as required
• Oversee completion of Pre-Job SafetyInstructions/Job Safety and Hazard Assessments and Proactive Safety Reports
• Perform routine housekeeping dutiesin the shop and yard
• Utilize checklists, inspections, workprocedures and safety guidelines to complete tasks

Other Duties

• Develop work procedures, forms andinspections for various Ketek equipment and systems
• Successfully complete safety trainingas required on an ongoing basis
• Represent Ketek in a light that iscommensurate with the values of Management and the Corporate Vision and MissionStatements
• Observe all safety procedures and useproper Personal Protective Equipment
• Be considerate of the needs of ourcommunity and the environment
• Perform other related duties asrequired
• Perform Quality control on repairedequipment

Duties, responsibilities andactivities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or withoutnotice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Required

• Red Seal Journeyman certification inrelated disciplineisprefered but not necessary(Mechanic, Welding,Millwright, or Electrician)
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Basic MS Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence andclean driver’s abstract
• Ability to operate required equipmentin a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to deal with the public in apositive, courteous, and respectful manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks andfrequent demanding deadlines
• Ability to handle changing schedulesand priorities, with high-level prioritization skills
• Strong work ethic and organizationalplanning skills with attention to detail
• Effective verbaland listening communication skills

Preferred

• Minimum3years’ experiencein the oil and/or construction field
• Experience and knowledge of Ketekequipment (or similar)is prefered
• Diesel engine troubleshootingexperience
• Overhead crane experience
• Loader experience
• Forklift experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand/sit,talk/hear, use hands/fingers to operate a computer and telephone, stoop, andkneel
• Prolonged exposure to computerscreens
• Moderate to heavy lifting (up to50lbs) may be required
• Use of mechanical aids: overheadcrane, forklift, pallet jack, and dolly may be required
• Regular exposure to loud noises.Hearing protection is provided when needed
• Potential exposure to acetylene gas,fumes, oil, and paint residue

Work Environment

• Yard/Shop environment (100%)
• May be required to work weekends andoutside of regular office hours
• Will be required to work outside inall different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat