Overhead Crane Service Technician

MFM Limited Partnership is currently seeking skilled and qualified candidates for the position of Crane Technician (Fly in/Fly out) to join our operation at Kearl Lake. MFM Limited Partnership, a Mikisew Group company, provides comprehensive client services in overhead crane inspection and maintenance

Schedule:  14 days on, 14 days off, 11.50 hours per day. Work is conducted under an Hours of Work Averaging Arrangement (HWAA) - formerly  known as a Compressed Work Week .

Work Location: Position will be based at the Kearl Lake facility, located North of Fort McMurray, AB. This is a field position.

This is a Fly In/Fly Out opportunity with camp/accommodations provided. Flights provided from the hub centers of Edmonton, AB and/or Calgary, AB with direct flights to site. Workers are responsible for travel to/from the travel hubs and their residence.

Purpose & Key Accountabilities

Provide comprehensive service for
crane/ lifting equipment inspections, repairs, installations as required by the client.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform crane/lifting equipment inspections, repairs, installations and respond to breakdowns
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Inspect hoists, cranes, systems, chain falls and pullers, winch systems, vehicle hoists, dock level equipment
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to determine extent of repairs required
• Test each crane repair for complete functionality
• Troubleshoot industrial control systems and devices, interpret electrical schematics and code specification
• Maintains and track assigned company tools
• Maintain the assigned company truck and submit timely truck inspection reports and drivers logs as required
• Complete Permits and JSA's as required
• Complete digital inspection reports for all equipment used and inspected
• This position requires working at heights, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, kneeling and crawling 

Working Conditions

Work in an industrial setting. Some overtime may be required on occasion.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Strong electrical trouble-shooting skills
• Strong hydraulic and mechanical skills
• Overhead Crane Experience Min Of 10,000 Hours Experience an asset
• VFD Trouble Shooting Experience A Plus
• Trouble Shooting of Control Circuits Experience
• Overhead Crane Training, Rigging, Manlift, Harness Training Experience
• Mechanically Inclined
• Experience with Stahl, Kone, P&H, Demag, Kito, Yale, CM Hoists
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients as well as internally with operational personnel
• Competent understanding of Company/Client procedures
• Proven ability to multi-task and efficiently respond to changing priorities
• Superior organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
  

Education:

• Journeyperson/Apprentice Electrician or Journeyperson Millwright 
• Computer proficiency in Windows, MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
• Smart phone proficiency
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license with satisfactory Driver's Abstract (less than 6 demerits)
• Must be eligible to work on all Mikisew Group Industrial Client sites (no history of Site Access being denied by a client).
• A valid ESC Common Safety Orientation certification.
• Standard First Aid and Level "C" CPR
  
• Able to successfully obtain clearance of a Pre-access Alcohol & Drug Screening test
• Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) as a condition of site access.
  

Benefits & Incentives:

• Competitive wage
  
• Schedule offers work/life balance
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Immediate Group Benefits coverage (including Extended Health coverage, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Disability, Critical Illness)
• Participation in Group Retirement Savings Plan with 5% company matching

About Mikisew Group

Since 1991, Mikisew Group has been a leading oilsands partner specializing in site services, maintenance, logistics and construction. We foster the responsible development of our land's resources while powering sustainable economic progress in our communities and beyond. Mikisew Group has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada's Best Managed Companies designation. The Best Managed program award winners are among the best in class of Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues more than $25 million, demonstrating leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth.

Location

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Department

Kearl Cranes

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced