Field Mechanic/Millwright

Source Energy Services; Grande Prairie; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus/relocation allowance

Paid vacation time

RRSP matching program

EAP and Health & Wellness program

Job summary

Source Energy Services is hiring a Field Mechanic in Grande Prairie, AB. The role focuses on preventative and remedial maintenance for equipment used by Field Solutions, with travel to field locations and a day shift rotation.

Strong diagnostic and repair skills are essential, with experience in diesel/gas engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems. The successful candidate will work in a shop in Grande Prairie and travel to oilfield sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Journeyman millwright with field and shop experience.
• Must have valid safety tickets (H2S Alive, First Aid, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, TDG).
• Willingness to travel to oilfield field locations and work weekends/on-call as required.
• Must be local to Grande Prairie or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues (diesel/gas engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems).
• Disassemble/assemble and repair pumps, motors, gears, bearings as needed.
• Provide field and shop service; perform preventative maintenance per OEM recommendations.
• Travel to field sites up to 80% of time and support multiple locations.

Skills

Journeyman Millwright

Heavy Equipment Experience

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Education

Journeyman Millwright certification

Apprentice (3rd/4th year) considered

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Pumps and motors

Job description

Field Solutions Office - GP
Grande Prairie, AB T8W5E7, CAN

• Field Solutions
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FIELD001879

Description

Source Energy Services’ success is attributed to the passion and commitment of our employees across all levels of the company. We are a company of dedicated, hard-working professionals who proudly work within the energy industry. Be part of a growing, dynamic, and evolving company.

Job Title: Field Mechanic

Location:Grande Prairie, AB (Must live local or be willing to relocate)

The Field Mechanic will complete both preventative and remedial maintenance to the range of equipment used by the Field Solutions division. This will ensure the Sahara packages and shop equipment run efficiently and can operate as intended. Duties include servicing, repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, and documenting machinery conditions. While the position will be based out of the shop in Grande Prairie, the successful candidate will be required to travel to oil and gas completions field locations to perform a variety of routine equipment service and maintenance related activities. Position will be on a shift rotation, day shift only. Open to Millwrights and Heavy Duty Mechanics. Journeyman preferred but consider 3 rd or 4 th year apprentices in either.

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive industry wage
• Be part of a growing company
• Strong HSE culture
• Opportunities for advancement – great place to start your career
• Source invests in our employees and their success

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment related issues. Includes, but not limited to, diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and components, mechanical drive components (gears, belts, etc.).
• Troubleshoot electrical systems (VFD’s, 24V / 120V / 480V systems), and installation of electrical components (motors, e-stops, relays, etc.)
• Dis-assembles, repairs and re-assembles as necessary to maintain pumps, motors, gear boxes, bearings, and auxiliary equipment.
• Repair equipment as required and under the direction of the maintenance department. Both field and shop service will be required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on various pieces of equipment based on OEM recommendations and maintenance department direction.
• Provide remote support via phone to field crews to help diagnose issues.
• Use manuals/documentation to source specific parts, using information from the field to determine necessary parts and/or service;
• Document and update service records of equipment to maintain a historical record.
• Assist with development and conduct training and a handbook with operational crews in preventative maintenance checks and services, including how to properly conduct basic and intermediate repairs;
• Assist with part sourcing and ordering along with general shop organization.
• Monitor issues and conduct root cause and trend analysis;
• Other duties as required.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Journeyman Millwright/Heavy Equipment Technician. Will consider 3 rd and 4 th year apprentices in either
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a mechanical capacity with exposure to both field and shop work;
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot a variety of equipment related issues;
• Familiar with standard electrical practices, and experience with 480V/3 phase motors and systems.
• Can read electrical prints and technical data sheets. Will include interacting with OEM suppliers to get required parts/service.
• Exposure to heavy equipment, diesel engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and mechanical components.
• Additional experience in oilfield, sand or industrial work is an asset;
• Self-starter with the ability to proactively manage workload;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be able to meet deadlines and successfully handle time pressures and stress;
• Ability to hold valid tickets including: H2S Alive, First Aid, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, TDG, Wilderness Awareness
• Ability to travel to oil and gas completions work sites and support business units, requiring extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area; and
• Position requires travel up to 80% of working time and includes requirement to work weekends and willingness and availability to be on call beyond regular work hours.
• Able to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug, alcohol and fit suitability testing.
• Valid Class 5 (or higher) Driver’s License with clean driving record. This must be presented as part of the application process.

What Will Help You Succeed:
We are looking for individuals with a hardworking attitude, who have working knowledge of tools and mechanics. Individuals must be self-motivated and adaptable to change. Other things that will help you succeed in this role include:

A mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with different personalities
• Troubleshooting ability with multiple disciplines (hydraulics, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Working knowledge of electrical control and power circuits (120V/480V power, 24V control).
• Capable of troubleshooting / programming VFD’s, along with tracing electrical circuits within multiple pieces of equipment.
• Exposure to networks and ability to troubleshoot (switches, IP configuration, modems, etc.).

Nice to Have:

• Previous frac experience is preferred
• Valid Standard First Aid with cpr, H2S Alive and CSO certifications required (will provide if necessary)
• Previous exposure to oilfield equipment and maintenance.
• Exposure to automation or PLC controlled components.
• SIGNING BONUS/RELOCATION ALLOWANCE
• Paid vacation time
• RRSP matching program
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and a company-wide Health & Wellness Program
• Monthly bonus program
• Service truck will be provided while on shift

About Source Energy Services:

Source Energy Services is a company that focuses on the integrated production and distribution of frac sand, as well as the distribution of other bulk completion materials not produced by Source. Source provides its customers with an end-to-end solution for frac sand supported by its Wisconsin and Peace River mines and processing facilities, its Western Canadian terminal network and its “last mile” logistics capabilities, including its trucking operations, and Sahara, a proprietary well site mobile sand storage and handling system.

Source’s full-service approach allows customers to rely on its logistics platform to increase reliability of supply and to ensure the timely delivery of frac sand and other bulk completion materials at the well site.