Field Service Millwright

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 servicesindustry 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 3500 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 KSBs research and development activities forms the basis for the companys success.

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Millwright Field Service

KSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW Inc.

Job Title: Field Service Millwright (Pump Mechanic)
Department: Service
Reports to: Service Supervisor
Location: Fort McMurray Alberta Canada
Shift: Monday Friday (occasional weekends)

OVERVIEW:

The Field Service Millwright is a highly skilled tradesperson responsible for performing on-site field service work for customer rotating equipment with a primary focus on centrifugal and slurry pumps. This role is field-service driven and involves troubleshooting installation support commissioning inspections laser scanning alignment adjustable suction liner (ASL) and pump health checks at customer sites.

When not assigned to field service activities Journeyman Millwright will support service shop operations including disassembly inspection repair assembly and testing of customer equipment. The successful candidate will work independently or as part of a team demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and uphold the highest standards of safety quality and customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Service (Primary Focus)

• Perform on-site installation support commissioning troubleshooting inspection repair and overhaul of rotating equipment at customer locations
• Conduct adjustable suction liner (ASL) installations and adjustments laser scans alignment checks and pump health assessments
• Interpret engineering drawings OEM manuals blueprints schematics and technical documentation to diagnose equipment issues and execute repairs accurately
• Complete detailed inspection reports measurements and service documentation providing clear recommendations for repair scopes and corrective actions
• Support outage work shutdowns emergency repairs and 24/7 contract support as required
• Communicate professionally with customers on-site providing technical explanations progress updates and post-service recommendations
• Ensure all field work complies with company safety policies customer site requirements OEM standards and applicable regulations
• Work independently in the field while coordinating with Field Service Supervisors Service Coordinators and Shop Leads to ensure efficient execution of work

Pump Mechanic Support (Secondary Focus)

• Perform disassembly cleaning inspection measurement repair and assembly of rotating equipment in the service shop
• Inspect individual components document as-found conditions and verify tolerances against OEM specifications
• Assist with development of accurate repair scopes and Bills of Material (BOMs) based on inspection findings
• Support final assembly testing and preparation of equipment for shipment
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure tools equipment and work areas are clean organized and safe
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to service quality efficiency and standard work practices

SAFETY & QUALITY:

• Promote safety environmental stewardship and housekeeping as the highest priority at all times
• Comply with all company safety policies procedures and customer site safety requirements
• Participate in hazard assessments job safety analyses and toolbox talks
• Ensure all work meets ISO quality standards OEM specifications and customer expectations
• Report non-conformance participate in root cause analysis and support corrective and preventative actions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Journeyman Millwright Certification (Red Seal preferred)
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Valid Passport or ability to obtain one (for travel and training requirements)

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• 35 years of hands-on experience in the repair rebuild and field service of rotating equipment in an industrial service environment
• Strong working knowledge of centrifugal slurry and process pumps including components tolerances and assembly procedures
• Experience performing field service activities such as commissioning laser scanning alignment verification inspections and troubleshooting
• Ability to independently diagnose mechanical issues and develop practical repair solutions
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings layouts and OEM documentation
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel for reporting and documentation

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced customer-facing environments
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with customers peers and leadership
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work overtime or on short notice as required

Physical Requirements

Frequent:

• Standing walking bending squatting kneeling
• Lifting pushing and pulling items up to 50 lbs.

Occasional:

• Overhead work
• Climbing ladders or stairs
• Operating forklifts cranes and service trucks
• Wearing respiratory protection and other PPE as required

KSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW Inc. 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 SupremeServ by KSB GIW Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

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 return we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions flexible working time models individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.