Paint Shop Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

WHY JOIN US?

         Immediate benefits (100% employerfunded health, dental, and vision coverage)

         Competitive wages and flexiblevacation

         Family-operated business with asupportive and collaborative environment

         RRSP Matching Program

Ketek Group Inc:

From its 10 locations in Western andNorthern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment toclients throughout the region's oil and gas, mining, construction, andmunicipal sectors.

POSITION BACKGROUND:

The Shop Foreman is responsible forthe supervision of all shop personnel, scheduling, prioritizing and assigningthe resources required to ensure all work orders completed efficiently andwithin the specified time frame. Working with internal clients to determinerequired specifications for equipment maintenance work orders. The Shop Foremanwill be responsible for ensuring that all top performing equipment is availableto the Rentals and Project teams.

CORE DUTIES:

Daily Shop Operations

         Determine the correct type oftools/equipment to be used for a specific task

         Effectively manage, schedule andprioritize maintenance work orders and shop personnel

         Ensure that buildings, facilities andsafety systems are routinely inspected and maintained

         Ensure tools and equipment areavailable and in good working order

         Identify faulty/damaged equipmentand/or defective materials and delegate repairs

         Inspect and troubleshoot equipmentfor damage when returned from field, preparing equipment reports and estimatedservice  costs as necessary

         Liaise with other Ketek departmentsto facilitate repairs (electrical, manufacturing)

         Mentor and assist apprentices andpersonnel as required

         Oversee completion of Pre-Job SafetyInstructions/Job Safety and Hazard Assessments and Proactive Safety Reports

         Perform routine housekeeping dutiesin the shop and yard

         Utilize checklists, inspections, workprocedures and safety guidelines to complete tasks

Other Duties

         Develop work procedures, forms andinspections for various Ketek equipment and systems

         Successfully complete safety trainingas required on an ongoing basis

         Represent Ketek in a light that iscommensurate with the values of Management and the Corporate Vision and MissionStatements

         Observe all safety procedures and useproper Personal Protective Equipment

         Be considerate of the needs of ourcommunity and the environment

         Perform other related duties asrequired

         Perform Quality control on repairedequipment

Duties, responsibilities andactivities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or withoutnotice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Required

         Red Seal Journeyman certification inrelated discipline is prefered but not necessary (Mechanic, Welding,Millwright, or Electrician)

         Electrical and mechanical aptitude

         Basic MS Office skills (Excel, Word)

         Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence andclean driver's abstract

         Ability to operate required equipmentin a safe and responsible manner

         Ability to deal with the public in apositive, courteous, and respectful manner

         Ability to handle multiple tasks andfrequent demanding deadlines

         Ability to handle changing schedulesand priorities, with high-level prioritization skills

         Strong work ethic and organizationalplanning skills with attention to detail

        Effective verbaland listening communication skills

Preferred

         Minimum 3 years' experiencein the oil and/or construction field

         Experience and knowledge of Ketekequipment (or similar) is prefered 

         Diesel engine troubleshootingexperience

         Overhead crane experience

         Loader experience

         Forklift experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands

         Regularly required to stand/sit,talk/hear, use hands/fingers to operate a computer and telephone, stoop, andkneel

         Prolonged exposure to computerscreens

         Moderate to heavy lifting (up to50lbs) may be required

         Use of mechanical aids: overheadcrane, forklift, pallet jack, and dolly may be required

         Regular exposure to loud noises.Hearing protection is provided when needed

         Potential exposure to acetylene gas,fumes, oil, and paint residue

Work Environment

         Yard/Shop environment (100%)

         May be required to work weekends andoutside of regular office hours

         Will be required to work outside inall different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat