Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field - Syncrude

Finning; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry wage and shift premium

14x14 shift rotation

Vacation and flex/sick time

Location allowance

Medical benefits 75%

Pension with employer match

SSP with Finning match

CAT training

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking Heavy Duty Field Mechanics in Fort McMurray, AB to support connectivity projects on CAT mining equipment. This on-site role offers a competitive hourly wage, a 14x14 rotation, and premium benefits.

You will install and troubleshoot connectivity hardware/software, complete documentation, and interface with customers and the Finning team, with strong safety and teamwork expectations. Union membership is required.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification is required.
• Experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic is required.
• Strong field troubleshooting skills on the Caterpillar mining product line.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean recent abstract.
• Safety-conscious with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Understanding of Caterpillar product line is an asset.
• Finning S-level courses completion or in progress is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install, trouble shoot, and maintain all connectivity hardware/software
• Complete technical documentation
• Trouble shooting equipment and perform equipment repairs
• Interface with customers, products and sales support and the Finning team
• Working with the supervisor and lead hand on various tasks
• Providing support with reference to on-site safety requirements
• Maintain Finning Customer Service Commitment
• Various related duties as required

Skills

Heavy equipment troubleshooting

Field service experience

Safety-conscious team player

Communication skills

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Attention to detail

CAT product knowledge

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification

Job description

Position Overview

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We’re hiring Heavy Duty Field Mechanics to support our customer as dedicated connectivity specialists.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry Leading Wage: $70.19 - $77.99/h
• Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
• Continuous Shift: 14x14; extra 15 scheduled weeks off per year
• Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
• Premium camp or location allowance provided
• 75% Employer paid medical benefits
• 6% Voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus additional match
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

If you have large CAT mining equipment field service experience and are a safety conscious team player, self-motivated, autonomous, detail-oriented and possess your Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with a valid driver’s license, then you are exactly who we are looking for,

Job Description

Major Job Functions

• Install, trouble shoot, and maintain all connectivity hardware/software
• Complete technical documentation
• Trouble shooting equipment and perform equipment repairs
• Interface with customers, products and sales support and the Finning team
• Working with the supervisor and lead hand on various tasks
• Providing support with reference to on-site safety requirements
• Maintain Finning Customer Service Commitment
• Various related duties as required

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
• Experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Strong field troubleshooting skills on the Caterpillar mining product line
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract required
• Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• Understanding of the Caterpillar product line will be considered an asset
• Completion or be in the process of completing Finning S-level courses would also be considered an asset

Important Detail

• This is for 2 position at D08 and 2 positions at D16 and will follow a 14x14 continuous straight dayshift rotation; dedicated to connectivity projects.
• A condition of employment is the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respiratorwhere applicable

Union Membership

• You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted
• Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement
• Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement

Company

Finning Canada

Number of Openings

4

Worker Type

Permanent

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.