Job Title: Senior Mechanic
Duration: 6 months to 1 year
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM; overtime as required on holidays and weekends
Location: Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan, Canada
This opportunity supports maintenance and operations activity within an oilfield service environment, with a focus on equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and rapid response to operational demands. The role is centred on advanced diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment including diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pumps, and power systems. This position also contributes to maintenance efficiency, asset uptime, and continuous improvement across both shop and field-based operations.
Required Education
- Journeyman Automotive, Heavy Duty, or equivalent mechanical trade qualification
Required Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in oilfield operations or industrial mechanical maintenance
- Experience with oilfield service equipment and machinery
- Background in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and reliability of field equipment
- Experience supporting shop and field-based maintenance activities, including emergency repairs
Required Skills:
- Advanced diagnostic, maintenance, and repair capability across diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pumps, fluid handling equipment, generators, and power systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance programs
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service documentation
- Proficiency with maintenance management systems and computerized diagnostics
- Welding and fabrication knowledge
- Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and decision-making skills
- Leadership, coaching, and team support capability within a maintenance environment
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
Required Certifications:
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- H2S Alive, Standard First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, CSTS or equivalent safety certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Red Seal certification
- Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's License (considered an asset)
Rates from $45-$55/hr, determined by previous experience, qualifications, and certifications.
