Field Service Technician - Calgary, AB

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Who We Are

Central Air Equipment Ltd. (CAE) is a leading provider of compressed air and industrial equipment solutions. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality products, expert service, and reliable technical support.

We are looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to join our Calgary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technician who enjoys troubleshooting, working independently, and being out in the field solving problems for customers.

Who You Are:

We are looking for a seasoned troubleshooter who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team with extensive experience in air or gas compression or a related field is a must.

About the Role:

- Perform installations of air equipment and piping
- Perform start ups on new compressors
- Perform service, troubleshoot, rebuild and preventative maintenance on a variety of compressed air equipment and related components.
- On-call Schedule (1 week interval)

Key Responsibilities

- Install air compressors, compressed air equipment, piping, and related components.
- Perform start-ups and commissioning of new compressor installations.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational issues with compressed air equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance, service, repairs, and rebuilds on a variety of compressed air systems and components.
- Respond to customer service calls and provide professional, timely technical support.
- Work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication with the branch and service team.
- Maintain accurate service records, documentation, and reports.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company and customer standards.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, approximately one week at a time.




- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and represent CAE professionally in the field.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have:

- Extensive experience working with air or gas compression equipment, or a closely related industry.
- Hands-on experience with rotary screw and reciprocating air compressor technologies.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
- The ability to assess problems, determine appropriate solutions, and make sound decisions in the field.
- A strong understanding of preventative maintenance, equipment repair, and service practices.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple service requirements and priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A customer-focused approach and the ability to remain professional in challenging situations.
- The ability to learn new products, technologies, and technical processes quickly.

Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics are preferred, although candidates with other relevant trades, technical backgrounds, and industry experience will be considered.

Competencies:

Dealing With Ambiguity

Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle.

Decision Quality:

Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience,



and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Functional/Technical Skills:

Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Interpersonal Savvy:

Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Organizing:

Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Perseverance:

Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

Problem Solving:

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Technical Learning:

Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is positive at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge; does well in technical courses and seminars.

Apply today and tell us about your experience with compressors and industrial equipment.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits

- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program

Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Field Service Technician (Calgary)
🏢 Central Air Equipment
📍 Calgary