Field Service Technician - James Electric

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

Join the Pros!

James Electric Motor Services Ltd. is a Western Canadian industry leader in providing replacements, repairs, installation, maintenance and retrofits for pumps, electric motors, fans and blowers. For over 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.

What’s in it for you?

Business hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 – 4:30

Evening and weekend overtime on-call rotation to provide 24-hour emergency service

Comprehensive benefits with premiums paid for the company’s “Core” package starting the first day of employment.

Career development and training opportunities with reimbursement available

Life insurance, disability and wellness programs

Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution

Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!

Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing

Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products at Wolseley Canada

Annual safety boot reimbursement

What you will do:

Contribute your skills to a customer focused culture of technical proficiency and dedication to work safety

Operate company vehicles in a responsible and courteous manner; ensure scheduled vehicle inspections are completed on time

Working in Customer facing on-site environments

Maintain company tools and equipment in top working condition

Maintain a clean workspace free of hazards such as slips, trips and falls

Review and follow all Safe Work Practices, Safe Job Procedures and Code of Practices

Read diagrams, schematic drawings and service manuals to determine work procedures when required

Work independently while at customer sites; troubleshoot problems and assess solutions with minimal supervision

Complete all job-related paperwork in a timely manner: Document detailed information daily, including repair requirements, site pictures, parts used, and labour hours for processing by the sales and service team.

Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair, overhaul and commission:

Pumps (Inline, end suction, booster, fire, column and submersible ), Electric Motors, Fans and Blowers, Variable Frequency Drives

Safely remove and deliver equipment to shop for repair when on site repair is not an option

Supervise and mentor assigned apprentices

Physical Requirements:

Standing for long periods of time

Lifting, pulling, and pushing (up to 50 Lbs. required – over 50 Lbs. discretionary)

Working in commercial and industrial locations, at heights, in confined spaces, on construction sites (required on a workorder-by-workorder basis - training provided)

Working in all seasonal conditions including outdoors in summer and winter months

What will you bring:

Journeyman, 3rd or 4th year Electric Motor System Technician, Millwright, Plumber or Sprinkler Fitter. Motor winding experience will be considered an asset.

The ability to work cooperatively on a team

Your intention to apply your learned skills and diversify your experience through on-the-job education

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory driver’s abstract and criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

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