Journeyman Millwright [Heavy Duty Mechanic] •Lloydminister

Propak; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical services company in Lloydminster is seeking a skilled technician to optimize gas compression packages and provide expert repairs. The role requires a Journeyman certification and experience with natural gas compression. Strong troubleshooting skills, customer service orientation, and ability to work independently in remote locations are essential. This position involves flexibility for overnight travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with Waukesha, Caterpillar, and natural gas driven compression.
• Experience with new package commissioning is an asset.
• Flexibility for 25% overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Optimize equipment run times based on gas compression packages.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engine compressor problems.
• Maintain documentation of mechanical services and labor time.
• Provide direction to apprentice mechanics.

Skills

Customer service skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in remote locations without supervision

Education

Journeyman Millwright or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of gas compression packages (panels, controls, instrumentation, and package operation) and engine / compressor component life cycles to optimize equipment run times;
• Interpret flow sheets and drawings;
• Demonstrate an understanding of mounting and alignment, commissioning, package operations, mechanical components, instrumentation, and electronics;
• Perform startups, servicing, repairs, overhauls, warranty work, etc — often alone in remote locations;
• Diagnose and trouble shoot engine compressor problems;
• Diagnose problems and provide recommendations to Service Coordinator and clients;
• Verify all proper settings and adjustments (alignment, pull downs, rod run out, ESM, fuel gas pressure and settings, crankcase pressure, flange torquing, cooler checks, etc);
• Judge priorities on unit repairs in terms of down time, customer importance, potential losses, and efficient working methods;
• Provide a high level of customer service;
• Maintain documentation of mechanical services, labor time entry, expenses, and parts orders;
• Complete and submit paperwork related to startups, servicing, warranty work, etc;
• Provide direction to apprentice mechanics;
• Order parts as necessary.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Millwright or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification
• 2+ years’ experience with Waukesha, Caterpillar, and natural gas driven compression
• Customer service skills
• Excellent administration, communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Ability to work in remote locations without supervision
• Experience with new package commissioning is an asset
• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Flexibility for 25% overnight travel