Field Service Technician

James Electric Motor Services Ltd., a Wolseley Company, is an industry leader in providing replacements, repairs, installation, maintenance and retrofits for pumps, motors, fans and blowers.

For 50 years, James Electric has been a customer driven organization that strives to provide excellent customer service, quality parts, service and repairs from our Calgary based facility.

Our employees enjoy stable employment, promote from within, above average compensation, RRSP/DPSP plan, and group benefits. We are currently looking for a Field Service Technician – Pump and Motors to join our team. Types of serviced equipment can include electric pumps, motors, fans and blowers as well as VFD’s and PLC’s.

James Electric has 24/7 on-call services. Participation in the on-call rotation is a requirement for Field Service Technicians.

Duties:

  • Investigate issues, on-site repair, removal and installation of customer equipment:
    • Shaft alignment
    • Field balancing
    • Pump start-ups (fire and booster pumps)
    • Inspections (sump, sewage and effluent, booster, fire and smart pumps)
  • Connection and disconnection of electrical on customer equipment.
  • Diagnostic testing of motor controls.
  • Mechanical seal and bearing replacement.
  • Complete repairs on-site (whenever possible).
  • Safely remove and bring back to shop for repair if site repair is not an option.
  • Provide detailed information about repair requirements to the Service Coordinator.
  • Complete job-site hazard assessments prior to the start of the job.
  • Complete all appropriate paperwork on-time, clearly and legibly.
  • Care and maintenance of company tools as defined in Policy and Procedure manual.
  • Communicate all issues to the Field Service Foreman.
  • Complete all required on-site documentation including, but not limited to motor nameplate data, pictures, equipment serial numbers, equipment location.
  • Complete all required documentation when bringing customer equipment back to James Electric shop for repair.
  • Maintain a minimum required vehicle stock of repair parts.
  • Operate company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Ensure required vehicle maintenance is completed as required by Policy and Procedure.

Qualifications:

  • Millwright, EMST or other relevant journeyman certificate. 3rd or 4th year Apprentice will be considered if experience is relevant.
  • Acceptable driver’s abstract.
  • Computer literate in both desktop and mobile applications (Microsoft Word and Excel).
  • Ability to communicate clearly with the Service Technicians, Salespeople and Customers.

Preferred Experience:

  • Fall protection
  • Confined space monitoring and entry
  • VFD and PLC
  • H2S Alive
  • Standard First Aid
  • ESTS
  • Rigging safety

If you meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply by using the form below or by emailing your resume to careers@jameselectric.ca. 

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

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