Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic, Field Services

Job Overview

Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic, Field Services. Work in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. Responsibilities include inspecting, servicing, and repairing mining equipment at customer sites, diagnosing faults, testing equipment for peak performance, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

• Competitive wages: $61.70 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability)
• Health Care and Personal Wellness spending account
• Company‑sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) with matching program
• Safety boot voucher
• Paid vacation
• Company‑supplied tools
• Sustainable employment
• Opportunity to work for an innovative company developing new state‑of‑the‑art technology

• Inspect, service, and repair mining equipment at customer sites
• Diagnose faults and replace or adjust defective parts and systems
• Test equipment to ensure peak performance
• Use micrometers and precision tools to measure tight tolerances
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment
• Work independently and collaborate with other mechanics and apprentices in both shop and field settings

• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (Red Seal preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in mining or construction
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and warranty specs
• Experience in customer-facing roles and a solid understanding of relationship-building
• No restriction accessing any customer mine sites and a valid Alberta driver’s license
• Comfortable working solo in remote field conditions and open mine environments
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
• Committed to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Experience with Joy Global equipment is a bonus

Reports to:

General Supervisor, Field Services

Shift: 7x7, 12‑hour shifts, rotation of days and nights
Travel: up to 25% within Canada
Relocation: not offered
Safety sensitive: drug & alcohol testing, physical demand fit testing, RCMP criminal record check and submission of a 5‑year provincial driving record required

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, or a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

We recognize and honour the deep history, cultures, and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples and Nations across Turtle Island. As part of our ongoing journey toward reconciliation, we are committed to building respectful and meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities throughout Canada.