Lead Mechanic

Recruitment Partners Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Partners Inc. seeks a Lead Mechanic to oversee maintenance of fleet and field equipment in a fast-paced industrial setting. Lead, troubleshoot, and improve reliability while planning maintenance activities and coordinating resources to maximize uptime.

The candidate should bring extensive heavy-equipment experience, strong diagnostics, and a proactive approach to safety and compliance. Field and shop work flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Mandatory experience in industrial or heavy-equipment maintenance.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and reliability programs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance across fleet and field equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while diagnosing complex issues.
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, procedures, and records.
• Monitor equipment condition and prioritize repairs for operations.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and root-cause analysis of failures.
• Mentor mechanics and coordinate external maintenance resources.

Skills

Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Leadership

CMMS familiarity

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Job description

Our client is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of fleet and field equipment within a fast-paced industrial environment. This hands-on leadership role combines mechanical troubleshooting and repair with responsibility for maintenance planning, team coordination, and equipment availability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive heavy-equipment experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance and reliability.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Lead day-to-day maintenance activities across fleet and field equipment
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance while troubleshooting complex equipment issues
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules, procedures, and equipment records
• Monitor equipment condition and prioritize repairs based on operational requirements
• Coordinate emergency repairs and perform root-cause analysis on recurring equipment failures
• Ensure equipment is inspected, maintained, and ready for safe deployment
• Lead and mentor mechanics while coordinating external maintenance resources as needed
• Manage spare parts requirements and work with vendors to support equipment availability
• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing to align maintenance priorities and minimize downtime
• Promote safe work practices and ensure maintenance activities meet applicable safety and compliance requirements making

Your strengths include:

• Extensive experience in industrial or heavy-equipment maintenance, ideally within energy, oil and gas, transportation, utilities, construction, or a related environment
• Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanic or comparable mechanical qualification preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical/control systems
• Experience maintaining heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, pumps, compressors, generators, or similar equipment
• Demonstrated experience with preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs
• Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and technical documentation
• Experience with CMMS platforms and digital maintenance records considered an asset
• Valid driver's license with the flexibility to work in both field and shop environments
• CVIP experience or certification considered an asset