Diesel Heavy Duty Mechanic

ATCO; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Power Generation Technician to join their team in Whitehorse. This role involves maintaining and repairing diesel generators critical to telecommunications in remote locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, a Red Seal certification, and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety practices. This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with potential on-call duties, providing an opportunity to contribute to essential services in the community. If you are passionate about mechanics and enjoy working in diverse environments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Mechanic or in a similar setting.
• Red Seal certification as a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Electrician.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel generators.
• Perform unscheduled repairs and emergency response for generator failures.

Skills

Mechanic skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Education

Red Seal certification

Tools

Diesel generators

Electronic engine controllers

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:

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

Qualifications:

1. The successful candidate will require a Red Seal certification as either a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Electrician
2. The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of experience as a Mechanic or working in a similar setting
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently
4. High commitment to follow safe work practices in accordance with health and safety legislation as well as Company policy
5. 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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