Diesel Heavy Duty Mechanic

ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec is seeking a Power Generation Technician (Diesel Heavy Duty Mechanic) for their team in Whitehorse, YT. The role involves providing preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on diesel generators, working in a safety-sensitive environment that requires traveling to remote sites. Candidates must have a valid Red Seal certification and a commitment to safety practices.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Mechanic or in a similar setting.
• Ability to work independently and follow safety practices.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel generators.
• Handle unscheduled repairs and emergency response for generator failures.
• Install generators and related equipment as needed.

Skills

Independence

Commitment to safety

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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