WHY JOIN US?

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

Competitive wages and flexible vacation

Family-operated business with a supportive and collaborative environment

RRSP Matching Program

Ketek Group Inc:
From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region’s oil and gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors.

POSITION BACKGROUND:
The Shop Foreman is responsible for the supervision of all shop personnel, scheduling, prioritizing and assigning the resources required to ensure all work orders completed efficiently and within the specified time frame. Working with internal clients to determine required specifications for equipment maintenance work orders. The Shop Foreman will be responsible for ensuring that all top performing equipment is available to the Rentals and Project teams.

CORE DUTIES:
Daily Shop Operations

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

Effectively manage, schedule and prioritize maintenance work orders and shop personnel

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

Ensure tools and equipment are available and in good working order

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

Inspect and troubleshoot equipment for damage when returned from field, preparing equipment reports and estimated service costs as necessary

Liaise with other Ketek departments to facilitate repairs (electrical, manufacturing)





Mentor and assist apprentices and personnel as required

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

Perform routine housekeeping duties in the shop and yard

Utilize checklists, inspections, work procedures and safety guidelines to complete tasks

Other Duties

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

Successfully complete safety training as required on an ongoing basis

Represent Ketek in a light that is commensurate with the values of Management and the Corporate Vision and Mission Statements

Observe all safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment

Be considerate of the needs of our community and the environment

Perform other related duties as required

Perform Quality control on repaired equipment

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Required

Red Seal Journeyman certification in related discipline is preferred but not necessary (Mechanic, Welding, Millwright, or Electrician)

Electrical and mechanical aptitude

Basic MS Office skills (Excel, Word)





Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and clean driver’s abstract

Ability to operate required equipment in a secure and responsible manner

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

Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent demanding deadlines

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

Strong work ethic and organizational planning skills with attention to detail

Effective verbal and listening communication skills

Preferred

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the oil and/or construction field

Experience and knowledge of Ketek equipment (or similar) is preferred

Diesel engine troubleshooting experience

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, and kneel

Prolonged exposure to computer screens

Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required

Use of mechanical aids: overhead crane, 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 and outside of regular office hours

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

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📌 Shop Foreman (Alberta)
🏢 Ketek Group
📍 Alberta