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Konecranes

Global material handling and crane solutions

Overhead Crane Technician / Industrial Electrician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSaskatoon, SK, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A recognized trade qualification as a Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Millwright, or equivalent qualification or experience in terms of skills and knowledge, or an Associate’s degree in Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Technology with a related field or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance or service experience, preferably involving overhead cranes, hoists, material handling equipment, or similar industrial systems.
  • Knowledge of applicable provincial regulations and Canadian Standards Association standards related to overhead lifting equipment is considered an asset.
  • Must have and maintain a good driving record, including a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be willing and physically able to work at heights, climb ladders and walkways, and perform the physical tasks required.
  • Must possess good computer, written, and verbal communication skills and customer interaction skills.
  • Must be able to work overtime or as required by customer operations and travel or work out of town as required.
  • Must maintain required certification for the role as a Journeyman Electrician, Millwright, or other applicable qualification, and maintain compliance with regulatory training such as working-at-heights regulations.
  • Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds less frequently on a daily basis, lift 75 to 100 pounds rarely with assistive devices, and lift 100 pounds rarely.
  • Must frequently work at heights, climb large numbers of stairs and ladders, maintain balance, stoop, crouch, work overhead, and push, pull, kneel, or crawl as required.
  • Must be able to work in heat, cold, and noise, both outdoors and indoors at industrial customer sites.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with corporate safety policies and guidelines, including branch monthly meetings and customer-established procedures, and advise a supervisor or manager of unsafe practices performed or witnessed.
  • Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on electric overhead traveling cranes and hoists at varied customer locations as directed.
  • Participate in the service office on-call rotation and provide after-hours service as required.
  • Conduct on-site electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic troubleshooting to determine equipment malfunction causes and necessary repairs, using visual inspection, test procedures, and appropriate test equipment.
  • Perform a general post-repair audit before completing work, documenting functional safety features or deficiencies and attaching a deficiency tag to the crane when needed.
  • Document findings and make corrective recommendations to the customer during the safety review, including a written safety notification for observed or known safety concerns when appropriate.
  • Determine the customer’s intentions to purchase repairs and record actions needed to sell or complete the repairs.
  • Consult with the customer about repair and safety-related issues and discuss recommendations to improve safety and productivity during the visit review before leaving the job site.
  • Determine items requiring a quotation.
  • Complete and provide required electronic documentation using established company digital tools, and obtain the customer’s signature and acceptance.
  • Read, understand, and apply applicable Canadian Standards Association, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, American National Standards Institute, Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Hoist Manufacturers Institute, and other industry codes or regulations; periodically refresh and update this knowledge.
  • Complete work packages and other required documents accurately, legibly, professionally, and on time in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Maintain regular communication with the service office and assigned coordinator in accordance with established practices.
  • Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicles, and assets in safe, proper working order; operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and responsibly; and notify a supervisor of deficiencies for resolution.
  • Maintain supplies of forms, literature, inventory, and miscellaneous materials in the service vehicle, and document use or sale to the customer as required.
  • Follow established safety rules and procedures, including those established by the customer, and participate in monthly safety meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Overhead crane, hoist, material-handling equipment, or similar industrial systems experience is preferred.

About the Company

Konecranes

Global material handling and crane solutions

Konecranes makes lifting equipment and services for industrial sites, such as overhead cranes, hoists, and other material-handling solutions, along with maintenance, modernization, and related services. Its products are heavy-duty cranes and related components that move large loads; they operate through a combination of mechanical systems (cranes, hoists), electrical controls, and digital services for monitoring, safety, and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through its broad global service network, a wide portfolio that includes both single devices and integrated lifting systems, and a strategy built on servicing and supporting customers across many industries after installation. Its goal is to be a leading global provider of material-handling solutions, helping customers increase safety and productivity by moving heavy loads efficiently and reliably.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hyvinkää, Finland
Founded
1903

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