Electric Motor System Technician, Journeyperson

Are you a Journeyperson Electric Motor System Technician or Journeyperson Electrician with electric motor rewinding experience looking to take the next step in your career? In this role, the incumbent will repair, maintain and modify, AC and DC electric motors for some of the largest mobile equipment. You will be at the forefront helping to keep those machines, and the industry they service, moving!

Base Wage: $54.02 per hour. Additional premiums apply.
Location: Acheson, AB
Shift Rotation: 7x7

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose problems and dismantle electric motors, transformers, switchgear, electric welders, generators and other electrical and mechanical equipment for servicing, modification and repair. 


• Remove and replace shafts, bearings, commutators and other components, referring to blueprints or service manual, as required.


• Wind and assemble various types of coils for electric motors of transformers and reinstall them. 


• Balance armatures or rotors, weld and braze or solder electrical connections, and align and adjust parts close to tolerances to reassemble items. 

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have a Journeyperson Electric Motor system technician for Alberta or Journeyperson electrician with electric motor rewinding experience, paired with 2 years of industry experience with specific knowledge of the Komatsu product line or other products SMS services. Other requirements include:

• Strong commitment to safety


• Organize resources and establish priorities 


• Planning and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and complete projects 


• Great mechanical aptitude


• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures


• Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs in area of specialty 


• Strong communication skills, written and verbal 


• Working independently and/or part of a team

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).

 At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks. 

Pre-Employment

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

• Ticket verification 


• Pre-employment medical questionnaire


• Drug and alcohol test


• 5 year commercial drivers abstract

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plans and RRSP matching.