Journeyperson Electrician or Millwright, Crane Technician

Kristian Electric is a strong family business, founded in 1964, providing the best and most trusted service, parts, sales, and rentals of electric overhead cranes, welding equipment, hoists, and material handling equipment. Reaching across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and many other provinces, KEL leads the industry and continues to grow every day. We are always excited to welcome passionate, hard-working individuals to our growing company – your growth and development is the sum of our success!

Role Summary:

Kristian Electric is looking for an Overhead Crane Service Technician to join our Calgary branch. As a Crane Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and the installation of overhead cranes and hoists. The successful candidate will be:

• Reliable and organized with maintaining and working with project deadlines and customer requests
• An exceptional customer relationship builder
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Safety focused

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance of overhead cranes and equipment
• Assisting in the installation of overhead cranes and corresponding equipment
• Conducting full inspections of overhead crane systems, electric hoists, and manual hoists at customer facilities
• Troubleshooting equipment to diagnose deficiencies and determine repairs required
• Repairing or replacing defective parts
• Cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and performing other maintenance work on lifting equipment
• Servicing attachments and working tools.
• May require out of town work within Alberta and BC boundaries

Educational Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 4 years or 8,000 hours of documented overhead crane service and/or inspection experience.
• Journeyman Electrician or Millwright
• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Must be comfortable working at heights
• Ability to work varied hours, overtime and on call if needed
• Must have valid driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, evidencing a minimum of 3 years clean driving record and a non-graduated driver’s license.
• Must be safety oriented
• Training: CSTS, Fall Arrest, Scissor Lift, Forklift, Crane Operator Training.
• Experience operating forklifts with valid forklift certification

Core Competencies:

• Ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues
• Reliable, organized, and attentive to details when working on and servicing overhead cranes, hoists, and projects
• Exceptional customer service experience
• Ability to function as part of a team and to request and accept direction as required
• Make sure diagnosis and services are accurate for customers, and the safety and integrity of the business, as well as building regulation compliance
• Dedication to safety and willingness to fully participate in the Kristian Health & Safety Program
• Positive attitude towards learning, motivating, working on a team, and engaging with customers
• Ability to be accountable with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator both written and verbally

Working Conditions:

• Shop environment
• Requires steel toed footwear
• Eye protection is provided
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Why join the Kristian Electric team

As a strong family business, we take great pride in our employees and what we can do to make

We are excited to grow - hopefully you can grow with us!

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Health & Dental benefits
• Company pension plan
• Friendly work environment

Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30
40 hours