Safety Services Technician

**Safety Services Technician**

Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our team as a **Safety Services Technician** in our **Surrey** branch.

**“We service what we sell”**

Fire Suppression (Extinguishers/Vehicle Suppression Systems)

Fall Protection (Self Retracting Lifelines/Harness and Lanyards)

Breathing Air (SCBA/Compressors/ Hydro Testing)

Instrumentation (Gas Detection)

Mechanical Repairs (Hoisting/Industrial Equipment/Torque Wrenches)

As one of our service technicians, you will use your positive attitude and strong work ethic to complete the following duties:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Follows all proper safety practices and ensures compliance of regulatory requirements.
- Actively supports the Company's quality process to achieve total satisfaction of customer's requirements as per manufacturer’s specifications.
- Assists in repairs to all equipment requiring service from the customer.
- Learns proper procedure to contact customers on repairs that require estimates.
- Learns how to properly organize and maintain inventory, keeping an adequate level of replacement parts on hand and advise supervisor of upcoming inventory requirements.
- Learns procedure on maintaining records of all repairs received in-progress work and completed work.
- Picks up and delivers repairs to the customer facility when necessary.
- Learns procedure on preparing all work orders relating to a repair job, including repair time and submits this information into the system.
- Interacts with customers and promotes positive customer relations.
- Assists in maintaining and promoting a safe working environment for all Vallen associates.
- Responsible for repairs to all equipment requiring service from the customer.
- Contacts customer on repairs that require estimates.
- Maintain records of all repairs received in-progress work and completed work.
- Picks up and delivers repairs to the customer facility when necessary.
- Prepares all work orders relating to a repair job, including repair time and submits this information into the system.
- Ensures that all rental, demo and service centre equipment is in good working condition.
- Demonstrates high ethical standards, attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed work procedures.
- Strives for continuous improvement by offering suggestions that could improve the process, procedures or safety.
- Provides branch reports/information to management as requested.
- Continues to obtain manufacturing certificates as required.
- Conduct other duties and project work as assigned.
- Read, understand, and follow Vallen’s health, safety, and environment policies and all applicable OH&S legislation/regulations
- Actively participate in Vallen’s health and safety management system, including training, audits, assessments, safety meetings, and inspections
- Identify, control, and report workplace hazards including following WHMIS/TDG requirements and reporting near misses
- Report workplace injuries immediately and participate in any return-to-work programs or requirements
- Be fit for duty and physically capable of performing all required tasks
- Other duties as required.

**Required Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma
- Basic understanding of hand tools.
- Ongoing training necessary on equipment to be repaired and serviced.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, standing, visual attention.

**What’s it like working at Vallen? **Upon joining our team, you will become part of a supportive, family-oriented culture where you will be led by a president who fully believes in having an open-door policy. Your suggestions will be heard, and your hard work will be rewarded.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person