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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-timeWinnipeg, MB, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A recognized trade qualification as a Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Millwright, or equivalent qualification or experience in skills and knowledge, or an Associate’s degree in Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Technology with a related field or equivalent experience.
  • At least 5 years of industrial maintenance or service experience; overhead cranes, hoists, material handling equipment, or similar industrial systems are preferred.
  • Knowledge of applicable provincial regulations and Canadian Standards Association standards related to overhead lifting equipment is an asset.
  • Maintain a good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
  • Be willing and physically able to work at heights, climb ladders and walkways, and complete required tasks, including frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, lifting up to 50 pounds less frequently each day, and rarely lifting 75 to 100 pounds with assistance or 100 pounds.
  • Be able to climb stairs and ladders, maintain balance, stoop, crouch, work overhead, push, pull, kneel, and crawl as required.
  • Be able to work outdoors and indoors at industrial customer sites with frequent exposure to heat, cold, noise, and heights.
  • Possess computer, written, verbal communication, and customer-interaction skills.
  • Be able to work overtime or as required by customer operations, travel, and work out of town as required.
  • Maintain required certification for the role, such as Journeyman Electrician or Millwright, and comply with required regulatory training, including working-at-heights training.
  • Comply with corporate and customer safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • 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 inspections, test procedures, and appropriate test equipment.
  • Perform a post-repair audit to verify safety features are functional, document deficiencies, and attach a deficiency tag to the crane when needed.
  • Document findings and make corrective recommendations during safety reviews; provide written safety notifications for observed or known safety concerns when appropriate.
  • Determine the customer’s intentions to purchase repairs and record actions necessary to sell or complete repairs.
  • Consult with customers about repair and safety issues, discuss recommendations to improve safety and productivity during visit reviews, and identify items requiring quotations.
  • Complete required electronic service documentation using company digital tools and obtain the customer’s signature and acceptance.
  • Read, understand, apply, and periodically refresh knowledge of 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 and regulations.
  • Complete work packages and other required documents accurately, legibly, professionally, and on time according to established guidelines.
  • Communicate regularly with the service office and assigned coordinator according to 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.
  • Maintain supplies of forms, literature, inventory, and other materials in the service vehicle, and document their use or sale to customers as required.
  • Participate in monthly safety meetings and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience 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.

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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