About this role
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
• Competitive hourly rate
• Overtime
• Benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Encouragement to grow with the company