Field Service Technician

We are looking to add a Service Technician to our Calgary team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform field start-ups, troubleshooting, and commissioning of mechanical/HVAC equipment
• Carry out mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance within the assigned territory
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical equipment
• Conduct energy audits and identify optimization opportunities
• Work independently while managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, control schematics, and electrical diagrams
• Assess site conditions, identify issues, coordinate materials, and support installation and repair work
• Communicate effectively with contractors, customers, electricians, and other trades
• Maintain assigned inventory and company equipment
• Complete all required documentation (time sheets, service reports, job progress)
• Provide training and follow-up support at customer sites
• Stay up to date on products, systems, and industry developments
• Work with third-party equipment and controls, including BACnet, Modbus, and other building automation systems.

Requirements:

• Diploma (or equivalent) from a technical program, or 1–2 years of relevant experience in controls/building automation systems (or equivalent combination)
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and fundamentals
• Experience with start-up and commissioning of HVAC equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Comfortable working at heights and using ladders
• Willingness to travel as required
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license (minimum 12 months) with a clean driving record

This role involves working in a variety of environments, including mechanical rooms with operating equipment, exposure to noise, outdoor weather conditions, and occasional work in elevated or confined spaces. There is also potential exposure to high-voltage equipment.

This is a physically demanding position requiring regular use of hands and mobility (walking, bending, kneeling). The role involves lifting up to 10 lbs regularly, up to 40 lbs frequently, and more than 40 lbs occasionally.

If you are a motivated and skilled individual looking to grow within a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in Preston Phipps.

Since 1933, Preston Phipps has been providing products and services related to the optimization of steam distribution systems in addition to offering a complete line of valve, HVAC, air control, flow measurement and water treatment solutions.

With offices across Canada, Preston Phipps continues to be a leader in the Canadian industrial and commercial marketplace. We continue to proudly represent our manufacturers on an exclusive basis while evolving into a true one stop single source solution provider offering full turnkey solutions for commercial installations, service contracts and energy audits, industrial steam optimization projects including Engineer, Procure, and project management, as well as our own CSA B51 certified and ASME “U” stamped certified shop providing fully designed and ready to deliver assembled packages.

Preston Phipps also offers an extensive line of Laboratory & Ventilation systems for the Healthcare, Chemical, Bio-Pharm and Life Sciences industries.