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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-timeRegina, 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.
  • At least 5 years of industrial maintenance or service experience; experience with overhead cranes, hoists, material handling equipment, or similar industrial systems is 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 perform the stated lifting, balancing, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and crawling tasks.
  • Possess good computer, written, and verbal communication skills and customer interaction skills.
  • Be able to work overtime or as required by customer operations, travel and work out of town as required, and maintain the required certification for the role.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory training, including working-at-heights regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with corporate safety policies and guidelines, including branch monthly meetings and customer-established procedures; 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.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural, and electronic issues on site to determine equipment malfunctions and necessary repairs, using visual inspections, test procedures, and appropriate test equipment.
  • Conduct a general post-repair audit, documenting that required safety features function or recording deficiencies and attaching a deficiency tag to the crane.
  • Document findings and make corrective recommendations during safety reviews, including providing written safety notifications about observed or known safety concerns when appropriate; determine the customer’s intentions regarding repairs and record the actions needed to sell or complete them.
  • Consult with customers about repair and safety issues, discuss recommendations to improve safety and productivity during visit reviews, and determine which items require quotations.
  • Complete and provide required electronic documentation using established 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 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 working order; operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and responsibly; notify a supervisor of deficiencies for resolution.
  • Maintain supplies of forms, literature, inventory, and miscellaneous materials in the service vehicle; document use or sale to customers as required.
  • Follow established safety rules and procedures, including customer-established rules, and participate in monthly safety meetings.
  • Perform other duties as 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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