Field Service Technician - Langley, Canada - Palfinger Marine Canada

Description

TALENTED, AMBITIOUS AND READY FOR A NEW CHALLENGE? We are currently looking for a Service Engineer to work in our West Coast Canada office and globally as required.

The position will report to the Operations Manager in Canada.


Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct services, participate in testing, commissioning, annual & 5 year inspections on lifeboats and davit/winch systems globally.
• Complete service reports and deliver to Service Coordinator.
• Perform Safe Job Analysis according to the procedures and as advised by the Service Coordinator.
• Communicate with Service Coordinator/Operations Manager and the customer regarding the progress of the service job.
• Satisfactorily complete Palfinger Marine Inhouse courses related to position/service missions.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul of Palfinger cranes and/ or Life Saving Equipment (LSE).
• Annual inspections on Palfinger cranes.
• Assist Production Manager in Assembly/Productions when required.
• Operate machine for test, inspection, diagnoses and trouble shoot.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) spare parts and OEM repaired parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on Palfinger machines.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using relevant measuring devices.
• Read, understand and interpret operation manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency and safe integrity of the machine.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Understand and be able to communicate the basic SOLAS regulations that are applicable to the LSE and the processes the FSR is working with.
• Demonstrate the ability to take control of the job and able to communicate clearly with the client.
• Complete assigned paperwork as to procedures. Fill out all forms properly, including customer's signature where applicable.
• Work in accordance with the company's latest Strategy, Quality Manual, HSE Policy and applicable laws and regulations
• Be willing to travel globally as required.
• Superior may delegate other tasks.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Technical background, with proven experience in hydraulic construction.
• Marine/offshore experience.
• Experience in Service Engineering.
• Have sound theoretical knowledge of cranes/hydraulics/electrical knowledge in the marine/fishing industry environment and with 1 year of experience in hydraulics.
• Be able to support other product divisions.
• English written and verbally.
• Ability to communicate orally with management and other coworkers is important.
• Passport with no travel restrictions.
• Computer skills.
• Clean driver's abstract.

Physical Demands

• Standing or sitting for extended periods is common.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important to conversations
• Must be physically and mentally fit and prepared to travel away from home for periods to time
• Heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally may be required.
• Have the ability to climb stairs into the boats and must not be afraid of heights.

Preferred Skills

• Personal Qualities: Organized / Structured

WE OFFER

• A competitive compensation package;
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth;
• Environment of Respect, Integrity, Openness, Inclusion and Support

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Company car
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Overtime

pay


Experience:

- hydraulic: 1 year (preferred)

• Marine: 1 year (preferred)

- life saving equipment: 1 year (preferred)

- mechanical: 3 years (preferred)