Overhead Crane Technician / Industrial Electrician

Konecranes•Kamloops, BC

1d•CA$41 - CA$54•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will get to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at varied customer locations. You will be responsible for electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic troubleshooting to determine the cause of equipment malfunctions and perform necessary repairs. This includes conducting post-repair audits, documenting findings, and making corrective recommendations to customers to improve their safety and productivity. You will also be responsible for completing electronic documentation, adhering to industry codes and regulations, maintaining company equipment and vehicles, and participating in monthly safety meetings. Availability for on-call and after-hours service is also required.

Requirements

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 related field or equivalent experience.
Min 1 year of experience or depending on the Provincial Legislative requirements and CSA standards.
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.
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 100lbs 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.

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 the 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 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, vehicle and assets in a safe and proper working order. Operate tools, equipment and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Notify 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.