Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.
Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.
Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.

SUMMARY

Spartan Controls is currently recruiting a Valve Technician to work with our relief valve service team. This position will be based out of our Calgary Solutions Centre. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Valve Service in Calgary.
Your role will go beyond simply a job – we strive to offer Spartans a long-term career. This includes not only training for your core role, but a true feeling of community within the workplace. Our salary and benefits are industry competitive, and we host many internal & external social events to grow your network. We offer additional support and continuous learning and career development opportunities.

Successful Candidates will be offered the following:

• Overtime pay
• Vacation pay
• Benefits on day 1
• Fully supplied Personal Protective Equipment
• Additional safety training as required
• Hands-on training

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Prior relief valve experience considered an asset
• Preference will be given to candidates that have certificates displaying:
• 960 hours of logged pressure relief valve service experience
• Completion of a manufacturer’s training course for servicing pressure relief valves
• Any formal instrumentation, electrical or mechanical training
• Mechanical experience or ability considered an asset
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Proven customer service experience
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented with a focus on quality
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Prior crane training would be an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
• Entrepreneurial work ethic
• Committed to health and safety practices
• This position has been deemed as Safety Sensitive – successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test
• As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check
  Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.
  Close Date: Open Until Filled
  Requisition ID: 157

• Support our service team to perform teardown, evaluation, repair of relief valves
• Support our production team in new assembly and production orders
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Assist with receiving service materials into the facility
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet customer requirements