Kristian Electric is a strong family business, founded in 1964, providing the best and most trusted service, parts, sales, and rentals of electric overhead cranes, welding equipment, hoists, and material handling equipment. Reaching across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and many other provinces, KEL leads the industry and continues to grow every day. We are always excited to welcome passionate, hard-working individuals to our growing company – your growth and development is the sum of our success!

Role Summary
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. The successful candidate will be:

Reliable and organized with maintaining and working with project deadlines and customer requests

An exceptional customer relationship builder

Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

Safety focused

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.

May require out of town work within Alberta and BC boundaries

Educational Requirements

Must have a minimum of 4 years or 8,000 hours of documented overhead crane service and/or inspection experience.

Journeyman Electrician or Millwright

High School diploma or GED equivalent





Experience And Qualifications Required

Must be comfortable working at heights

Ability to work varied hours, overtime and on call if needed

Must have valid driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, evidencing a minimum of 3 years clean driving record and a non-graduated driver’s license.

Must be safety oriented

Training: CSTS, Fall Arrest, Scissor Lift, Forklift, Crane Operator Training.

Experience operating forklifts with valid forklift certification

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

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Why join the Kristian Electric team
As a solid family business, we take great pride in our employees and what we can do to make

We are excited to grow - hopefully you can grow with us!

What We Offer

Competitive wages

Health & Dental benefits

Company pension plan

Friendly work environment

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30

40 hours/week

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📌 Journeyperson Electrician or Millwright, Crane Technician (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Kristian Electric
📍 Saskatchewan