Heavy Duty Mechanic (Compression)
- Lloydminster, SK, Canada
- Airdrie, AB, T4A 2G6, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years’ experience with Waukesha, Caterpillar, and natural gas driven compression
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Key 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 setting 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, parts orders,
- Complete and submit paper work 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Heavy Duty Mechanic will perform startups, servicing, and repairs on gas compression packages, often working independently in remote locations. They are responsible for diagnosing engine and compressor issues, maintaining accurate service documentation, and providing technical guidance to apprentice mechanics.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic certification and possess at least 2 years of experience with Waukesha, Caterpillar, and natural gas compression. Strong organizational skills and the ability to travel for work are essential requirements for this position.
Skills
- Gas compression
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Engine maintenance
- Instrumentation
- Electronics
- Equipment commissioning
- Alignment
- Customer service
- Documentation
- Parts ordering
- Technical reporting
- Microsoft Office
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- Trades
- Energy
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Millwright
- Gas Compression
- Waukesha
- Caterpillar
- Natural Gas
- Instrumentation
- Controls
- Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Engine Maintenance
- Compressor
- Field Service
- Warranty Work
- Microsoft Office
- Mechanical Components
- Alignment
- Flow Sheets
- Technical Documentation
- Remote Work