KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
Position Title: Millwright Apprentice
Reports to: Service Manager, Edmonton
Position type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Edmonton
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible to disassemble, clean, inspect and overhaul a wide variety of rotating equipment specializing in centrifugal end suction, multistage and submersible pumps. You will be required to complete detailed inspection forms and provide recommendations for the repair work scope required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure all service work is preformed professionally, in a timely & efficient manner to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Work in an organized and controlled manner with a team or independently to carry out in-house and onsite pump repairs.
• Conduct in-house repairs on a wide variety of customer supplied rotating equipment.
• Complete detailed inspection findings on inspection forms and recommendations for repair work required.
• Initiate development and use of procedures and safe work practices
• Complete detailed field service inspection reports and start-ups forms.
• Conduct precision measuring of critical tolerances and non-destructive electrical testing on electric motors.
• Comply with all safety measures outlined by the company for all work processes.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication skills both externally with customers and internally with colleagues.
• Work closely with the Service Manager & Shop Supervisor to ensure accurate and profitable quotations and correct repair work scope required.
• Ensure continuous improvement of technical knowledge, both related to pump theory and product development. Attend and participate in promotional events and training seminars as required.
• Support and resolve customer issues by responding to their requests for any services they may require.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Millwright Apprentice 433A Enrollment with College of Trades
• 1-2 years’ experience as a mechanical tradesperson.
• Strong Mechanical competence with centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment
• Machining and/ or electrical background knowledge is an asset
• Computer literate, Highly organized, Knowledge of Microsoft applications- outlook, word doc. excel
• Excellent communication skills and time management
TRAVEL:
Some travel to customer sites required, under the Supervision of Certified Technicians
KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.
