Parts Technician

Founded in 1989 AFD Petroleum is a leading independent supplier of fuel lubricants and storage solutions across Alberta B.C. Yukon and Alaska. With over three decades of experience were committed to delivering reliable service innovative solutions and lasting value centered on our people our customers and our communities.

Job Summary: Our Parts Technician keeps the Edmonton tank divisions shop and service teams supplied with the right parts at the right time. Youll be the first point of contact for all parts and inventory needs identifying and sourcing heavy duty parts for trucks trailers tanks and fuel system equipment managing stock and shipments and keeping the branch inventory accurate and organized. Youll also represent the division and AFD to our customers and suppliers working closely with technicians service staff and vendors to keep work moving.

Your Schedule

Full-time permanent at our Edmonton shop. Some overtime may be required.

Why AFD:

• Great health and insurance benefits medical dental vision life insurance disability AD&D because we believe in taking care of yourself.
• Discount on fuel.
• Career development.
• Paid orientation & training.
• Personal/Sick Paid Days.
• Boot allowance for shop and field staff that require steel toe boots.

What you will do day-to-day:

• Identify source and order heavy duty parts from vendors and suppliers using parts catalogues manufacturer systems and cross-references.
• Create and process work orders for the shop and service department and charge parts to repair orders.
• Create new part numbers in line with established guidelines.
• Receive ship and track inbound and outbound parts and transfer inventory to other branches.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and reconciliations and lead year-end physical counts and inventory audits.
• Set and maintain min/max levels and monitor branch inventory turns.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships negotiate pricing and control costs on parts and shop supplies.
• Manage product costing and assist with pricing for customer sales and new assets.
• Maintain digital inventory records and prepare weekly reports and inventory forecasts for management.
• Answer incoming calls and provide professional service to customers and internal teams.
• Keep the parts area organized clean and safe.
• Pick up parts from suppliers when needed.
• Identify and help implement improvements to inventory processes.

What you need to succeed:

• 3 years experience as a parts technician in a heavy duty commercial truck or equipment environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong knowledge of heavy duty parts identification catalogues and cross-referencing.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems and accurate data entry.
• Working knowledge of MS Word Excel and email.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
• Valid drivers licence.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in a shop and warehouse environment.

Extra skills and Knowledge:

• Certified Parts Technician (Alberta journeyperson certificate or Red Seal).
• Experience with fuel systems tanks and the major fuel equipment providers.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Knowledge of the purchase order process.

As part of the interview process all candidates will undergo a successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a 50-lb. fitness test criminal record check and employment reference verification and an offer will be contingent upon the successful pre-employment checks.

AFD Petroleum is an equal opportunity employer. We serve communities across Western and Northern Canada and we believe our team is stronger when it reflects them. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples women persons with disabilities racialized people 2SLGBTQI people and people of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable human rights law. Accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process. Please contact

People are our greatest asset and we promote a safe and friendly workplace built on open communication teamwork and personal growth.

Thank you for your interest in AFD Petroleum. We review every application and will contact candidates selected for an interview.

No agencies please.