Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field - Syncrude
AI Summary
Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains connectivity hardware and software on heavy CAT mining equipment in the field, performs repairs, completes technical documentation, and interfaces with customers and the Finning team.
About this role
Company:
Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:
4Worker Type:
PermanentPosition Overview:
Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!We’re hiring Heavy Duty Field Mechanics to support our customer as dedicated connectivity specialists.
What’s in it for you?
• Industry Leading Wage: $70.19 - $77.99/h
• Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h
• Continuous Shift: 14x14; extra 15 scheduled weeks off per year
• Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!
• Premium camp or location allowance provided
• 75% Employer paid medical benefits
• 6% Voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match
• 6% Employer paid pension, plus additional match
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning
If you have large CAT mining equipment field service experience and are a safety conscious team player, self-motivated, autonomous, detail-oriented and possess your Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with a valid driver’s license, then you are exactly who we are looking for, apply today!
Job Description:
Major Job Functions
- Install, trouble shoot, and maintain all connectivity hardware/software
- Complete technical documentation
- Trouble shooting equipment and perform equipment repairs
- Interface with customers, products and sales support and the Finning team
- Working with the supervisor and lead hand on various tasks
- Providing support with reference to on-site safety requirements
- Maintain Finning Customer Service Commitment
- Various related duties as required
Qualifications
- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
- Experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Strong field troubleshooting skills on the Caterpillar mining product line
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract required
- Safety conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
- Understanding of the Caterpillar product line will be considered an asset
- Completion or be in the process of completing Finning S-level courses would also be considered an asset
Important Detail
- This is for 2 position at D08 and 2 positions at D16 and will follow a 14x14 continuous straight dayshift rotation; dedicated to connectivity projects.
- A condition of employment is the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable
Union Membership
- You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted
- Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement
- Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
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