K&D Pratt Group Inc. (KDP) is a multi-industry service and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection and testing services and 24/7/365 support in Life Safety, Fire, Marine & Instrumentation Technical Services, Sanitation, Instrumentation & Water Treatment, Coatings and Offshore. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions and services to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our team.
As our Life Raft Technician, they will be responsible for completing and supporting inspection, testing and repair work related to life rafts (FRCs) and Davit systems. Some of the additional expectations of this role include:

• Inspecting, testing and repairing life rafts, evacuation systems, and associated equipment;
• Evaluating work orders, customer requests, manufacturer requirements, and non-conformance issues to determine specific solutions and recommendations for customers and management;
• Troubleshooting - conducting investigations and inspections of various FRC, Davit and lifeboats;;
• Preparing stock materials for daily execution of assigned work orders and optimizing material utilization;
• Completing daily reports of completed work orders and activities;
• Ensuring safe work practices are followed safety leadership is demonstrated in all aspects of the job; and
• Mentoring other team members including apprentices and service labour.

The successful candidate must be:

• Professional, highly motivated, self-starter with keen attention to detail;
• Able to safely execute high-quality work on time, every time;
• Focused on delivery of superior service and support to our customers;
• Effective in communication and collaboration with team members;
• Capable of demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and flexibility to address changing situations and priorities; and
• Prepared to participate in ongoing learning and training activities.

The preferred candidate would have a variety of experience, qualifications and skills including:

• Training in an inspection, maintenance, repair, or service-related trade or similar program.
• +1 year experience in an industrial or mechanical service shop or related work environment.
• Possession of a valid driver\'s license.
• Flexibility to travel to and work out of remote client sites and work overtime if required.
• Experience in a marine or mechanical environment particularly that of FRCs, Davits and life rafts would be considered an asset.
• Factory training on life rafts, Davits, lifeboats, and/or evacuation systems, maintenance and repair would be considered an asset.
• NOTE: All combinations of education in a related and experience will be considered.

KDP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental insurance; retirement savings and leave programs. If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a highly successful and growing company and interested in being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.
We embrace diversity across all our operations and foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills are encouraged to apply.