Our Valve Division is excited to be adding to its dynamic, culture driven Red Deer County, Alberta team. Kings is currently seeking its next committed team member to fill the role of a API/ ANSI Field Technician within our Red Deer County, Alberta branch. This is a permanent full-time position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ANSI/ API Field Technician is responsible for servicing and greasing ANSI/API valves and as well as Side Entry, Gate Clamp, Primary seal testing, Actuator repair, and ANSI/API valve projects as required. The candidate will understand the do’s and don’ts of handling high pressure equipment. This position will primarily be performed in the field providing greasing and other field valve servicing but also in the shop assisting with PSV servicing or on the mobile unit during slower periods.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take direction and fulfill responsibilities from Branch Manager or Field Service and Mobile Onsite Manager depending on branch location.
• Must be familiar with field lease locations and Plant / Compressor locations and be responsible for safely working with operations in conducting service and/or maintenance of equipment.
• Work independently or along with a field helper with minimal or no supervision.
• Fill out (JHA), Job Hazard Assessments per site or job.
• Uphold the field service unit by keeping all oil changes and services up to date.
• Maintain all weekly paperwork relating to the truck in order. (JHA’s, truck reports, fuel receipts, expense reports and/or meal receipts).
• Retain an on-board inventory of service-related equipment like grease fittings, packing and lubricants. Keep in contact with the Branch Manager and/or the Field Service and Mobile Onsite Manager on up to date information and requirements or job scheduling.
• Perform all required specific site orientations as needed.
• Maintain all records associated with service processes for the purpose of Document control
• Initiate Nonconformance reports where inventoried, purchased, manufactured, serviced products do not meet Purchase Orders, Contract, Work Order requirements
• Perform self-study training on QHSE Procedures
• Demonstrate activity in the company safety policies.
• Compliance to specifications, jurisdictional requirements, contracts

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE WILL COME FROM:

• Experience and knowledge of the various ball valves, gate valves, check valves, gear operators and actuators are required. (E.G- Grove, WKM, Cameron, Rockwell, Bettis, PBV, Erichsen, Meridian, Mastergear, Balon, Rotork, Nutron, Barber, Argus, etc).
• Basic computer skills; MS office suite proficient.
• Experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, GEOTab, Summit Fleet)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work within complex, fast-moving work environment.
• Ability to work as a positive contributing member within a team environment.
• Willingness to take hands on approach in developing systems and procedures.
• Functional understanding of imperial and metric systems.
• Experience with wellhead and pipeline knowledge to be able to maintain and service equipment with little or no supervision.
• Ability to read, understand and follow technical specifications for the assembly, tear-down and repair of equipment.
• Strong knowledge of all hand & pneumatic tools for the purpose of the services required.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.