Journeyman Electrician - Overhead Crane Service Technician

WF Steel & Crane•Township of Langley, BC

just now•CA$38 - CA$50•Hybrid

About The Position

WF Crane and Service is a leading service provider of overhead cranes located throughout Canada. With a proven history that spans over 30 years, they are renowned for their safety, quality, service, and innovative approaches. They are a privately owned and operated Canadian company. An opportunity currently exists for a Crane Technician for their Langley location. They are offering a competitive hourly rate, plus overtime and benefits. The position is based in the Langley area, but travel will be required around British Columbia and Alberta.

Requirements

A proven track record in a similar role.
Able to read schematic diagrams and blue prints.
Competent electrical knowledge, servicing of lifting equipment.
Experience with lifting equipment, their control systems and types.
A good problem solver.
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.
Highly developed communication skills in English, both in written and verbal situations.
Pass a pre-screen drug & alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

A good understanding of mechanical engineering is an essential requirement.
A good natural communicator.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintenance, service, modification and fault finding of electrical control systems on a variety of overhead cranes, hoists and other material handling 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.
Tending to regular service customers who rely on WF Crane and Service for breakdown assistance, and service and/or repairs of their existing cranes.