WF Steel & Crane is a leading fabricator of structural steel and overhead cranes located south of Edmonton in the Nisku Industrial Park, Alberta. With a proven history that spans over 30 years, we are renowned for our safety, quality, service, and innovative approaches, and we are proud to be a privately owned and operated Canadian company. We are currently looking for a talented and experienced leaders to join our Nightshift Team!

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Certified Journeyman in the applicable trade (Welder or Structural Fitter).
• Previous experience in a fabrication shop.
• Strong focus on shop safety
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and cut lists.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications.
• Ability to convey accurate and efficient communication regarding all shop related activities.
• Ability to competently use all trade-specific and industry standard tools/machinery.
• Rigging Competency
• Previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety regulations and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English Language.

Scope Management Responsibilities:

• Promote the Company Safety Culture, following all policies and procedures
• Distribute Workload on a daily basis to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Mentor employees in the proper use of tools to meet the specific job requirements.
• Inform management of any issues that may affect schedule.
• Work with employees to ensure that all materials/components are cut and fabricated to exact design specifications.
• Read, understand and follow all Safe Work Practices and Procedures for machinery and equipment.
• Oversee work to anticipate, detect, and address factors that impede operations.
• Work with the Maintenance Department to ensure that all equipment and machinery are properly operating and maintained.

Personnel Management Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor and mentor all employees in the shop, continuously leading by example.
• Creation and management of of staff, maintenance, and work schedules.
• Promote a positive Safety Culture.
• Enforce safety regulations and protocols, participating in the Observation Program.
• Conduct employee performance reviews with staff as required.
• Meet with management to deliver feedback and develop work optimization strategies.
• Assist the Superintendent/Production Manager to effectively manage staffing levels in accordance with projected work levels by providing feedback on work performance.
• Address Employee concerns in a timely manner, managing situations with discretion, care, and due diligence.
• Report any employee issues or prospective issues to Human Resources and/or Senior Management in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in the investigation process.
• Assist in employee performance management through accurate documentation (absentee reports, verbal/written warnings, etc.) and the corrective action procedure.
• Work with probationary employees to ensure that work requirements are met and understood.

By joining WF Steel & Crane, you will join an employer who has a true interest in your career development. You’ll be encouraged to grow with the company, and your successes will be celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.