Parts Technician - Apprentice or Journeyman

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is hiring an experienced P arts Technician to work with our Maintenance Team in Fort McKay.
NO FLIGHTS OR CAMP AVAILABLE. 

What's in it for you?

• 7 on 7 off days Schedule
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Disability and life insurance.
• An annual health spending account.
• A company matching retirement savings plan (RSP).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Referral Bonus program.
• Regular company BBQ's, breakfasts and opportunities to get involved with different events.
• A great team of co-workers.

Company Background: 
Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with almost 400 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flat bed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers. When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe, enjoyable, and positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment. 

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent and operating from the Fort McKay Incubator Park, the Parts Technician is required to support the day-to-day operations of our warehouse/shop.  The incumbent will be responsible for the ordering and receiving of various parts required for our facilities, business and equipment, and will oversee the daily direction and management of support staff in Shipping and Receiving.  The individual in this position must be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quote, purchase, receive and distribute parts/supplies as per maintenance and operational needs.
• Track and control shop costs, inventory levels, in and out flow of inventory .  
• Act as a buyer and negotiate price with vendors, to determine where the best price and quickest availability can be found, present to management for approval where required.  
• Support maintenance budget as directed by Manager.   
• Provide guidance and support the process of implementing and maintain a maintenance management software system .  
• Organize parts room, setup locations, labels, and catalog for inventory .  
• Follow all BME rules, policies, safe job procedures and practices.
• Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers.  Communicate with and support other departments in a professional and efficient manner.
• Coordinate the shipping and receiving of freight with multiple carriers.
• Loading/unloading freight using a forklift.
• Assist in recruitment with HR and management of personnel.
• Promoting a safe work environment through implementation and creation of safe work procedures with HSE team.
• Provide strong leadership and direct daily activities of the Shipper/Receiver’s to ensure all BME and client policies and procedures are being adhered to.
• Complete regular inspections.
• Identifying deficiencies and correcting them.
• Meet company set key performance indicator’s (KPI’s).
• Follow BME procedures, policies, practices.
• Maintain a professional appearance and strong work ethic .
• Assess hazards and correct in a timely manner, r eport all safety concerns and incidents to your Manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills:

• Preference shall be given to candidates that have a journeyman status as a parts technician.
• Current enrollment in Apprenticeship program is a must.
• 3 to 5 years experience in a part technician position in the transportation sector. 
• Previous Supervisory experience.
• Possess valid driver’s license (minimum class 5) with a clean abstract.
• Strong computer skills.
• Forklift ticket considered an asset.
• Be knowledgeable in the various aspects of the trucking industry.
• Above average troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and initiate innovative solutions to problems.
• Excellent communication, organization and customer service skills.
• CSTS/OSSA, BSO or CSO certification.
• Must successfully pass BME pre-employment evaluation, D&A and fit for duty pre-employment screening.