Job Description

- Overhead Crane Service Technician - Calgary


Kristian Electric is looking for an Overhead Crane Service Technician to join our Calgary branch. As a Crane Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and the installation of overhead cranes and hoists in our shop and at customer job sites. The successful candidate will be:

• Reliable and organized with maintaining and working with project deadlines and customer requests
• Exceptional at building customer relationships
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Safety focused

Required Education and Experience:

• Journeyman Electrician or Millwright with crane service and /or inspection experience is preferred, however, we are willing to hire and train an Electrical and/or Millwright Apprentice.
• 8000+ crane service hours preferred.
• Must be comfortable working at heights
• Ability to work varied hours, overtime and on call if needed
• Must have reliable transportation and must have a valid non-graduated driver's license, and a 5-year driver's abstract evidencing a clean driving record.
• Must be safety oriented
• Training: WHMIS 2015, CSTS, Fall Arrest, Elevated Work Platform, Emergency or Standard First Aid - CPR, Scissor Lift, Forklift certification, Overhead Crane Operator Training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance of overhead cranes and equipment
• Assisting in the installation of overhead cranes and corresponding equipment
• Conducting full inspections of overhead crane systems, electric hoists, and manual hoists at customer facilities
• Troubleshooting equipment to diagnose deficiencies and determine repairs required
• Repairing or replacing defective parts
• Cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and performing other maintenance work on lifting equipment
• Servicing attachments and working tools.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues
• Reliable, organized, and attentive to details when working on and servicing overhead cranes, hoists, and projects
• Exceptional customer service experience
• Ability to function as part of a team and to request and accept direction as required
• Make sure diagnosis and services are accurate for customers, and the safety and integrity of the business, as well as building regulation compliance
• Dedication to safety and willingness to fully participate in the Kristian Health & Safety Program
• Positive attitude towards learning, motivating, working on a team, and engaging with customers
• Ability to be accountable with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator both written and verbally


Working Conditions:

• Shop environment
• Requires steel toed footwear
• Eye protection is provided


Why join the Kristian Electric team


As a strong family business, founded in 1964, we take great pride in our employees and what we can do to make our employees enjoy their work. Our company culture is built by the people who make up Kristian Electric, and we aim to ensure everyone has a voice and a sense of ownership in the success of our business. We promise exceptional benefits programs, competitive compensation, and safe working conditions. Our inclusive company culture provides employee engagement and opportunities for employees to build themselves to be the people they want to be.


We are always excited to welcome passionate, hard-working individuals to our growing company - your growth and development is the sum of our success!

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Health & Dental benefits
• Company pension plan
• Friendly work environment


Kristian Electric Ltd.


4215 64th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 2C8


Hours of operation are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Some overtime may be required.