Job Id: 7184

Power Pro Industries

cobus@matrixvisa.com

November 19, 2024

Prince George

British Columbia

Full Time

Power Pro Industries (See https://www.powerproind.com/) 160 Kingston Street, Prince George, BC, V2L1C3, requires the services of full time and permanent Overhead Crane Technician/Supervisor.

 

 

Overhead Crane Electrical Duties (50 % of the time)

·      Panel wiring of crane equipment

·      Wiring of remote systems

·      Fault finding & diagnostics

·      Electrical servicing of lifting equipment

·      Electrical repairing of lifting equipment

·      Read & interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics & electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment that forms part of overhead cranes

·      Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders that forms part of overhead cranes

·      Test electrical components that form part of overhead cranes for continuity, current, voltage & resistance

·      Maintain, repair, install & test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators that forms part of overhead cranes

·      Maintain, repair, test & install electrical motors, generators, & Control circuits, that forms part of overhead crane.

·      Troubleshoot, maintain & repair industrial, electrical & electronic control systems & other related devices that forms part of overhead cranes

·      Conduct electrical preventive maintenance programs & keep maintenance records

 

Overhead Crane Mechanical duties (20 % of the time)

·      Mechanical servicing of lifting equipment which includes the inspection of gearboxes & oil levels, measuring of long travel & cross travel wheels for wear, greasing of open gears & grease points, inspection of load ropes for basic wear & the inspection of all bolts for signs of wear or tightness.

·      Mechanical Repairing of lifting equipment which includes the replacement of broken shafts, worn wheels, worn or bent shafts, collapsed bearings, broken or worn gears & the replacement of worn brake linings.

·      Fault finding & Diagnostics

·      Load testing of lifting equipment which involve basic rigging of solid weights onto load hooks, the knowledge of the operation of electronic load cells is essential.

·      Installation & commissioning of new cranes & supply systems

·      Calibration of Load cells & load limiters

·      Wire rope replacement

·      Reading blueprints of cranes.

·      Inspecting overhead cranes for malfunctions & incorrect operation• Assemble & install new overhead cranes

·      Make adjustments to any components of overhead cranes

 

Supervisory duties (30 % of the time)

·      Assign workload to technicians

·      Ensure quality of the work completed is according to appropriate standard

·      Provide training to overhead crane technicians where needed

·      Assist in identification and sourcing of parts

·      Assist in reviewing reports and repairs

·      Meeting with major clients to understand their need for overhead cranes services

 

 

Skills Requirements

 

·      Must have technical skills to perform the duties listed above.

·      Must be able to work independently & as part of a team.

·      Must have previous Overhead Crane Service experience

·      Able to work away from home on a regular basis

·      Clean driving record.

·      Written and Spoken English is the language at the workplace

·      Must be able to supervise a small team of technicians

 

Education Requirements

 

·      A qualified electrician from any jurisdiction OR enough experience to challenge the provincial certificate of qualification.

·      Applicants must understand crane codes, CMAA, CSA B167 ANSI B16

 

Work Experience Requirements

 

·      Ideally 6000 hours experience in the maintenance of overhead cranes is required, although applicant with fewer hours will be considered.

 

Wage & Benefits

 

·      $45.00 to 52.00 per hour

·      Family benefits average 80% coverage on health & dental (cost split 50/50 between employee).

·      Service truck for business use.

·      Cell Phone for business use.

·      Pension Contributions

 

 

How to Apply

 

Please send the following to powerpropg@gmail.com

 

·      Resume 

• Three references confirming your experience to meet the requirements above – we will call 3 references that should be previous employers, unless you have not work for 3 employers
• Answer the following questions and add it to you application:

 

1.    What is the percentage of SWL required for a full crane load test.

2.    How many more #14AWG conductors can be installed in a device box, 3ʺ x 2ʺ x 3ʺ that uses 8 wire connectors?

3.    If you had 3 transformers hooked up in delta connection rated at 300 KVA for the whole assembly and one transformer was taken out. What would be the KVA or the remainder?

 

 

The method of applying is to test if you can follow instructions. If you do not follow these instructions and apply in the prescribed manner your application will not be considered.