Heavy Equipment Technician

ClearStream Energy Services

  • Fort McMurray, AB
  • $72.91 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Job DescriptionWe have an exciting job opportunity for talented individuals who love working with their hands and are passionate about heavy equipment. Join FLINT as a Heavy Equipment Technician and be part of a dynamic and thriving team. As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you'll play a crucial role in our operations. You will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heavy equipment, and your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be essential in ensuring our equipment operates efficiently and safely.This opportunity is a fly-in, fly-out position with shifts starting immediately. Flight hubs are located in Calgary and Edmonton to/from Fort McMurray, with the option for bussing also offered. Camp accommodation is provided for all staff.What would you be doing?
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
  • Inspect and examine equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
  • Use hand and power tools to perform repairs, test repaired equipment for proper performance, and ensure that the work meets manufacturers' specifications and legislated regulations.
  • Read and understand work orders, prepare estimates and interpret technical manuals.
  • Large-scale overhauls and rebuilds.
  • Relocate/operate heavy equipment to move it within the shop area.
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other preventative maintenance work.
  • Equipment and facility continuous improvements.
  • Interface with customers, products and sales support.
  • Provide support with reference to on-site safety requirements.
  • Write technical reports and complete paperwork as required.
  • Ensure that safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed.
  • Work on equipment such as CAT 797 D & F, Liebherr T284 C, Komatsu 930E, CAT 793 C & D, CAT 777, CAT 785, Hitachi 5000, and engines like Cummins, CAT, or MTU4000.
Does this sound like you?
  • Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certification-Off Road required.
  • Minimum 1-year experience as a Heavy Equipment Technician.
  • Large off-highway Caterpillar, Liebherr, Komatsu and/or Hitachi mining equipment experience would be considered an asset.
  • Oil Sands or large open pit mining equipment experience would be considered an asset.
  • Specialize in fuel pumps and injectors, track equipment, engine overhaul, hydraulic controls, power shift transmissions and allied equipment.
  • Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, are essential.
  • Dedicated to safety.
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals.
  • Safety tickets required: CSO, Fall Protection and AWP.
  • Proficient in English, both written and verbal communication required.
  • Physically capable of performing all necessary duties of the job, including but not limited to heavy pulling, pushing and lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing, shoveling, bending, twisting etc.
Perks of the Job
  • Total compensation for this position is $72.91/hour
  • Benefits after 300 hours
  • 7/7 schedule
  • RRSP Matching 3%
Other Important DetailsThis position has been identified as a safety sensitive position and will require completion of drug and alcohol testing.Mask Fit will be required, and you will be requested to be clean-shaven.Why FLINTFLINT strives every day to be recognized as your employer of choice, modelling our core values not only to our customers but also to our employees. We promise to uphold these values by providing a safe, progressive, and proactive work environment while continuously working to minimize our impact on our planet. We will work every day to build our employees into leaders, fostering a work environment of integrity, curiosity, empowerment, and innovation. At FLINT, we recognize that our greatest resource is our people. By combining world-class workforce solutions with top-tier talent, together will build upon our reputation of unwavering quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.We are committed to creating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, including fostering a safe and respectful environment that allows for diverse perspectives—a work environment in which all employees are valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected factors.

ClearStream Energy Services