Job Description

Position: Field Service Technician

Vanko is actively recruiting a Field Service Technician for our Edmonton Office. Vanko has been servicing Canada's industry base for over 30 years. Vanko is a distributor for analytical and instrumentation products throughout Canada, and carries a wide portfolio of world class instrumentation products. Some core product-lines include Magnetrol Level Controls, Servomex Analytical Instrumentation, Draeger Gas Detection, Nuclear Instrumentation, Weatherford Production Optimization, Ultrasonic Flow Technologies, for a complete list of product lines please visit our website at www.vanko.net

Description:

The position of Field Service Technician will report directly to the Service Manager. Applicants should expect to travel throughout Canada. Travel will be a split of 50-70% of your time mainly Monday thru Friday with the occasional weekend required. Primary focus of the position is to service the product lines that we sell. This includes start-up and commissioning support, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and continued support after sales. When not on the road, you will also be responsible for product technical phone support, system integration shop work and in house product repairs among other things.

This position requires excellent communication skills, and troubleshooting abilities as well as the need to be highly organized with an emphasis on attention to detail. You should have a mechanical aptitude and be proficient with the use of tools. You should have education in the Instrumentation Field. Industrial Electrical experience may also be considered as an alternative. Strong computer skills is a definite asset with knowledge in various communication protocols, networking, control systems, PLCs, etc. You should have a flexible schedule with the ability to mobilize on short notice. Various experience levels are being considered at this point.

What we offer:

Vanko believe the strength of the organization is in our employees. We provide a great corporate culture with a diverse group of professionals who help create a great company atmosphere. Vanko offers its staff a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. We provide standard vacation time plus enjoy an additional day off every other month with corporate "flex" days. In addition we provide many other benefits including educational funding, RRSP matching contribution program, Employee Stock Option Plan after an allotted timeframe and corporate activities such as company BBQs, golf outings, kids Christmas parties. If you are looking for a progressive and growing company, we welcome you to apply for a career at Vanko.
Competitive salary based on experience, above competitive journeyman rates with commission, overtime and travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00-$57.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee stock purchase plan Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing RRSP match Stock options Vision care
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

Instrumentation: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Instrument Mechanic or Inst Engineering Technologist? (required)
Location:

Edmonton, AB T6B 2W2 (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6B 2W2