Lead Technician, Power & HVAC

sunbeltrentals; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an experienced Lead Technician, Power & HVAC to join our Canadian team. You will act as a technical expert and field leader, supporting customers and branch operations across a broad geographic region with extensive travel to job sites.

The role requires diagnostics, commissioning, repairs, and preventive maintenance on diesel generators, HVAC equipment, and related systems, while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification required.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing generators, HVAC, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience in a senior/lead technician or supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on Power & HVAC rental equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for emergency service, commissioning, and support.
• Mentor technicians and provide technical guidance on complex repairs.

Skills

Diesel generators

HVAC systems

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Technical training

Tools

Mechanic's tools

Job description

Join Our Team!

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Sunbelt Rentals - the fastest growing rental business in Canada - is seeking an experienced Lead Technician, Power & HVAC to join our team!

As a Lead Technician, Power & HVAC, you will serve as a technical expert and field leader responsible for supporting customers and branch operations across a broad geographic region. This position requires significant travel to customer sites and branch locations to perform advanced diagnostics, commissioning, repairs, preventive maintenance, and emergency service on power generation and climate control equipment. You will play a critical role in ensuring maximum equipment uptime while mentoring technicians and supporting operational excellence.

Our Power & HVAC fleet includes diesel generators, load banks, transformers, distribution equipment, air conditioners, chillers, cooling towers, heaters, and related ancillary equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled technician who enjoys travel, complex troubleshooting, and working directly with customers in mission-critical environments.

Education or experience that prepares you for success:

• High school diploma or GED required;
• technical school or equivalent training preferred.
• Valid Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification required.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing diesel generators, power distribution systems, HVAC equipment, chillers, heaters, or related industrial equipment.
• Previous experience in a senior technician, lead technician, or supervisory capacity preferred.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel extensively throughout Western Canada.
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure, construction, industrial, energy, data center, or emergency response applications is considered an asset.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities you may rely on:

• Advanced knowledge of diesel engine systems, power generation equipment, and electrical controls.
• Strong understanding of generator paralleling systems, transfer switches, power distribution, and load banking.
• Advanced HVAC troubleshooting skills, including chillers, air conditioning systems, heaters, and environmental control equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and technical schematics.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring capabilities.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations and respond to emergency service situations.
• Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays and extended field assignments.
• May need to provide mechanic's tools of the trade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on Power & HVAC rental equipment.
• Travel to customer sites to provide emergency breakdown response, commissioning, startup, and technical support.
• Perform load bank testing, preventive maintenance inspections, and operational performance verification.
• Support large-scale temporary power and climate control projects.
• Mentor technicians and provide technical guidance on complex repairs and troubleshooting procedures.Coordinate with operations, sales, and branch leadership to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.
• Promote Sunbelt's safety culture and ensure compliance with all company policies and industry regulations.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of long-term equipment reliability solutions.

If you have done any of the following roles, we'd love to hear from you:

Lead Technician, Power Generation Technician, Generator Technician, Power Systems Technician, Field Service Technician, Field Service Mechanic, HVAC Technician, Chiller Technician, Power & HVAC Technician, Service Foreman, Service Supervisor, Industrial Mechanic, Diesel Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Electrical Mechanical Technician, Rental Equipment Technician, Critical Power Technician, Generator Field Service Technician, Senior Technician, or Lead Mechanic.

Career Growth Opportunities

Advance into Service Supervisor, Service Manager, Oper