Parts Technician - Journeyman

Birch Mountain Enterprises LP; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Disability and life insurance

Annual health spending account

RRSP matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Birch Mountain Enterprises is seeking an experienced Journeyman Parts Technician to support our Fort McKay warehouse and shop operations.

You will manage parts procurement, receiving, inventory control, and supervise Shipping/Receiving staff while coordinating with maintenance and HR. A strong background in trucking, inventory software, and forklift operation is essential; CSTS/OSSA or CSO certs are a plus. Join a safety‑driven team with solid benefits.

Qualifications

• Journeyman status as a parts technician preferred.
• 3 to 5 years experience in a parts technician role in transportation.
• Supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5) with a clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Quote, purchase, receive and distribute parts/supplies as per maintenance and operational needs.
• Track and control shop costs, inventory levels, in and out flow of inventory.
• Act as a buyer and negotiate price with vendors, to determine where the best price and quickest availability can be found, present to management for approval where required.
• Support maintenance budget as directed by Manager.
• Provide guidance and support the process of implementing and maintain a maintenance management software system.
• Organize parts room, setup locations, labels, and catalog for inventory.
• Follow all BME rules, policies, safe job procedures and practices.
• Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers. Communicate with and support other departments in a professional and efficient manner.
• Coordinate the shipping and receiving of freight with multiple carriers.
• Loading/unloading freight using a forklift.
• Assist in recruitment with HR and management of personnel.
• Promoting a safe work environment through implementation and creation of safe work procedures with HSE team.
• Provide strong leadership and direct daily activities of the Shipper/Receiver’s to ensure all BME and client policies and procedures are being adhered to.
• Complete regular inspections.
• Identifying deficiencies and correcting them.
• Meet company set key performance indicator’s (KPI’s).
• Follow BME procedures, policies, practices.
• Maintain a professional appearance and strong work ethic.
• Assess hazards and correct in a timely manner, report all safety concerns and incidents to your Manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Journeyman status in parts technician

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Truck industry knowledge

Education

CSTS/OSSA, BSO or CSO certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Maintenance management software

Job description

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is hiring an experienced Journeyman Parts Technician.

NO FLIGHTS OR CAMP AVAILABLE.

What's in it for you?

• 7 on 7 off days Schedule
• Company paid health and dental benefits.
• Disability and life insurance.
• An annual health spending account.
• A company matchingretirementsavings plan (RSP).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Referral Bonus program.
• Regular company BBQ's, breakfasts and opportunities to get involved with different events.
• A great team of co-workers.

Company Background:

Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with almost 400 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flat bed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers. When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe, enjoyable, and positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and operating from the Fort McKay Incubator Park, the Parts Technician is required to support the day-to-day operations of our warehouse/shop. The incumbent will be responsible for the ordering and receiving of various parts required for our facilities, business and equipment, and will oversee the daily direction and management of support staff in Shipping and Receiving. The individual in this position must be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quote, purchase, receive and distribute parts/supplies as per maintenance and operational needs.
• Track and control shop costs, inventory levels, in and out flow of inventory.
• Act as a buyer and negotiate price with vendors, to determine where the best price and quickest availability can be found, present to management for approval where required.
• Support maintenance budget as directed by Manager.
• Provide guidance and support the process of implementing and maintain a maintenance management software system.
• Organize parts room, setup locations, labels, and catalog for inventory.
• Follow all BME rules, policies, safe job procedures and practices.
• Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers. Communicate with and support other departments in a professional and efficient manner.
• Coordinate the shipping and receiving of freight with multiple carriers.
• Loading/unloading freight using a forklift.
• Assist in recruitment with HR and management of personnel.
• Promoting a safe work environment through implementation and creation of safe work procedures with HSE team.
• Provide strong leadership and direct daily activities of the Shipper/Receiver’s to ensure all BME and client policies and procedures are being adhered to.
• Complete regular inspections.
• Identifying deficiencies and correcting them.
• Meet company set key performance indicator’s (KPI’s).
• Follow BME procedures, policies, practices.
• Maintain a professional appearance and strong work ethic.
• Assess hazards and correct in a timely manner, report all safety concerns and incidents to your Manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills:

• Preference shall be given to candidates that have a journeyman status as a parts technician.
• 3 to 5 years experience in a part technician position in the transportation sector.
• Previous Supervisory experience.
• Possess valid driver’s license (minimum class 5) with a clean abstract.
• Strong computer skills.
• Forklift ticket considered an asset.
• Be knowledgeable in the various aspects of the trucking industry.
• Above average troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and initiate innovative solutions to problems.
• Excellent communication, organization and customer service skills.
• CSTS/OSSA, BSO or CSO certification.
• Must successfully pass BME pre-employment evaluation, D&A and fit for duty pre-employment screening.