Heavy Duty Mechanic (In Town) - Geotech Drilling

ConeTec Group; Prince George; On-site; CAD 120,347,000 - 140,405,000; Full time

Job summary

Geotech Drilling, a proud member of the ConeTec Group, is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic in Canada. You will maintain and repair drilling equipment across western Canada, ensuring reliability for high-pressure water pumps, diesel engines, hydraulics, and related systems.

Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive safety mindset are essential. We seek a professional with 5+ years of industrial heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and preferably a Red Seal certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with industrial heavy equipment including hydraulic equipment, diesel engines and compressors, high-pressure water pumps, drill units, diesel trucks, crawlers, and pumps.
• Ability to diligently organize work, make decisions, and set priorities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Previous experience working on drilling equipment is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble components such as engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, brakes, clutches, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems and lubrication systems.
• Inspect and test to detect faults and malfunctions in drill units, diesel compressors, hydraulic support equipment, high pressure water pumps.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Perform duties that range from routine preventative maintenance to repairing major breakdowns, including troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Contributing to the development of apprentices and working as part of a team to accomplish maintenance goals and targets.
• Service attachments and working tools.
• Verify and repair emission control systems.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic

Red Seal Certification preferred

Tools

Drill units

Diesel engines

Compressors

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

Company:Geotech Drilling

- A proud member of the ConeTec Group.

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, and Alberta. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage projects pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Recently, Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of drilling with us!

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring our equipment is well-maintained and ready to perform in challenging environments. If you’re passionate about mechanics and eager to contribute to meaningful projects while growing your career within a supportive and safety-focused team, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble components such as engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, breaks, clutches, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems and lubrication systems

• Inspect and test to detect faults and malfunctions in drill units, diesel compressors, hydraulic support equipment, high pressure water pumps

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required

• Perform duties that range from routine preventative maintenance to repairing major breakdowns, including troubleshooting and diagnostics

• Contributing to the development of apprentices and working as part of a team to accomplish maintenance goals and targets.

• Service attachments and working tools

• Verify and repair emission control systems

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• 5 + years of experience with industrial heavy equipment including hydraulic equipment, diesel engines and compressors, high-pressure water pumps, drill units, diesel trucks, crawlers, and pumps

• Ability to diligently organize work, make decisions, and set priorities

• Valid driver's license

• Previous experience working on drilling equipment is an asset.

• Strong interpersonal skills
  

Schedule: Monday to Friday with possibility for overtime.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic (Journeyman).

• Interprovincial trade qualifications in Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics (Red Seal Certification) preferred.

Compensation

$42 to $49/hr based on experience