Field Service Technician

AFD Petroleum; Dawson Creek; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fuel supply company in Canada is seeking a Field Service Technician. The role involves maintaining and installing fueling systems, requiring a mechanically inclined individual with 5+ years of related experience. The candidate will communicate with customers and perform preventative maintenance. This full-time role includes benefits and a traveling schedule across various sites.

Benefits

Great health and insurance benefits

Discount on fuel and safety boot reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Paid orientation & training

Personal/Sick Paid Days

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a shop/field or mechanical environment.
• Clean driving record, ability to pass A&D test.
• Petroleum Mechanic certification is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance on fueling tanks and systems.
• Analyze electrical and mechanical problems on fuel equipment and repair as required.
• Communicate with customers, explaining technical issues in a non-technical manner.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Communication skills

Ability to work outdoors

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School or Trade/Journeyman Ticket

Job description

Founded in 1989, AFD Petroleum is a leading independent supplier of fuel, lubricants, and storage solutions across Alberta, B.C., Yukon, and Alaska. With 35 years of experience, we’re committed to delivering reliable service, innovative solutions, and lasting value, centered on our people, our customers, and our communities.

Job Summary : Our Field Service Technicians keep our customers running. This position deals with every aspect of a petroleum system, starting with the above-ground tanks, pumps, monitors, fuel dispensers, and the point-of-sale systems on the tanks. Most days are spent diagnosing, triaging, repairing / replacing broken parts on tanks in the area. In addition to working with the crew on installations of new equipment / sites. The tank technician will be travelling to Fort St John, Grand Prairie, and Northern BC as required.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Your Schedule

Full-time rotating schedule, 14 / 7 or 10 / 4 shifts with an average of 10-hour days. Depending on where you live, this can be a remote position where you start and end the day from your home.

Why AFD :

• Great health and insurance benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D – because we believe in taking care of yourself.
• Discount on fuel and safety boot reimbursement program.
• Career development.
• Paid orientation & training.
• Personal / Sick Paid Days.

What you will do day-to-day :

Take daily directions from the supervisor on thetask to be performed.

Complete preventative maintenance on fueling tanks and systems.

Install, test new plumbing on tank setups at customer sites.

Analyze electrical and mechanical problems on fuel equipment and repair as required.

Housekeeping activities to maintain a professional image and ensure safe operations.

This role requires a significant amount of travel from site to site in a supplied company truck.

Accurately complete all necessary forms – work orders, inventory, checklists, reports, etc.

Communicate with customers and explain technical issues in a non-technical manner.

Stock and Track parts inventory in your vehicle to ensure materials are billed to the jobs.

Respond to after-hours emergency service requests for "site down" or other priority situations.

What you need to succeed :

A mechanically inclined person who enjoys a variety of tasks and is willing to learn.

5+ years’ experience in a shop / field or mechanical environment.

Clean Driving record, pass A&D test

High School and / or Trade / Journeyman Ticket

A positive, willing-to-learn attitude and good communication will go a long way!

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather; daily travel, lift 50 Lbs. climb ladders.

Petroleum Mechanic certification is an asset but not required.

As part of the interview process, all candidates will undergo a successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including a 50-lb. fitness test, criminal record check, and employment reference verification, and an offer will be contingent upon the successful pre-employment checks.

AFD is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At AFD, our corporate culture reflects our ongoing commitment to both our customers and our people. People are our greatest asset, and as such, we promote a safe and friendly workplace, encouraging open communication, teamwork, and personal growth. Our team is essential for our success now and in the future.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will communicate only with selected candidates.