Gas Compression Field Technician

Finning International Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Finning International Inc. is hiring Gas Compression Field Technicians to support operations across Alberta and British Columbia.

You will troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar gas and diesel engines in both shop and field environments to keep customers’ equipment running at peak performance. Applicants should hold a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (Millwright or Automotive also accepted) with CAT gas engine experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel across the

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (Millwright and Automotive also accepted).
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record for field positions.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• Previous CAT general line experience including troubleshooting skills and knowledge of CAT engine and powertrain components.
• 2 years experience on gas engines and compressors.
• 2 years experience operating a service truck.
• Completion, or in the process of completing Finning S-level courses.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Field diagnosis and running repairs
• Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds
• Component replacements
• Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (Millwright and Automotive also accepted)

Job description

Company: Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities! We’re hiring 50 Gas Compression Field Technicians to support our expanding operations in Alberta and BC. If you have CAT G3600 experience and are looking for a challenge to increase your expertise, this job is for you! As our workload and service offerings continue to increase, you’ll play a key role in keeping our customers and their CATs running at their best.

Job Description

As a Gas Compression Tech, you’ll put your skills into action by partnering directly with customers to keep their operations running at peak performance. You’ll troubleshoot and oversee repairs on a wide range of Caterpillar gas and diesel engines—both in the shop and out in the field—leveraging your technical knowledge to build trust, solve challenges, and deliver the reliability our customers depend on.

• Field diagnosis and running repairs
• Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds
• Component replacements
• Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (Millwright and Automotive also accepted)
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful drivers abstract required for field positions
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Previous CAT general line experience including troubleshooting skills and a good understanding of CAT engine and powertrain components
• 2 years experience on gas engines and compressors
• 2 years experience operating a service truck
• Completion, or in the process of completing Finning S-level courses
• Team player will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills

Important Details

• Various options of location and shifts (throughout Alberta and Northern BC)
• Must be able and willing to travel to and from customer sites across our territory
• Tooled company truck supplied, hotel & per diem or camp when travelling
• A condition of employment may include the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable

Union Membership

This is a unionized position. Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire. Terms of employment are governed by a collective agreement.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Our Divisions

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.