Diesel Heavy Duty Mechanic

ATCO Frontec; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec is seeking a Power Generation Technician (Diesel Heavy Duty Mechanic) in Whitehorse, YT. The technician will handle preventive maintenance and troubleshoot diesel generators, requiring Red Seal certification and several years of mechanic experience. This role may involve traveling to remote sites and demands a high standard of safety practices.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Mechanic or similar setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• High commitment to follow safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel generators.
• Perform unscheduled repairs and emergency responses.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electronic engine controllers.

Skills

Independent Work

Safety Practices

Education

Red Seal certification (Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Electrician)

Job description

Who We Are:

ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management, camp services, workforce lodging solutions, operational support services and disaster and emergency management for a diverse range of clients. We are a service-based organization made up of great people who work hard to get the job done and deliver excellence in the communities where we work and live.

Description:

ATCO Frontec is seeking a Power Generation Technician (Diesel Heavy Duty Mechanic) to join our NorthwesTel project team in Whitehorse, YT. The Power Generation Technician is responsible for providing scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel generators for the Northwest Telecommunications system.

Where We Work and Live:

This role is based in Whitehorse, YT and has a Monday to Friday schedule with possible on-call work.

The successful candidate will need to be able to travel by truck and helicopter to remote sites in northern British Columbia on a regular basis.

Responsibilities:

• Provide scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel generators
• Unscheduled repairs and emergency response to correct diesel generator failures
• Periodic installations of generators and related equipment
• Trouble shooting and repairing mechanical and electronic engine controllers
• Repair a variety of equipment associated with remote diesel power generation
  
  

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will require a Red Seal certification as either a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Electrician
• The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of experience as a Mechanic or working in a similar setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• High commitment to follow safe work practices in accordance with health and safety legislation as well as Company policy
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
  
  

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit to work medical test, and criminal record check.

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