Lead Mechanic
Job in
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
Recruitment Partners Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic -
Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of fleet and field equipment within a fast-paced industrial environment. This hands-on leadership role combines mechanical troubleshooting and repair with responsibility for maintenance planning, team coordination, and equipment availability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive heavy-equipment experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance and reliability.
YourSuccess Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
- Lead day-to-day maintenance activities across fleet and field equipment
- Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance while troubleshooting complex equipment issues
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules, procedures, and equipment records
- Monitor equipment condition and prioritize repairs based on operational requirements
- Coordinate emergency repairs and perform root-cause analysis on recurring equipment failures
- Ensure equipment is inspected, maintained, and ready for safe deployment
- Lead and mentor mechanics while coordinating external maintenance resources as needed
- Manage spare parts requirements and work with vendors to support equipment availability
- Partner with Operations and Manufacturing to align maintenance priorities and minimize downtime
- Promote safe work practices and ensure maintenance activities meet applicable safety and compliance requirements making
- Extensive experience in industrial or heavy-equipment maintenance, ideally within energy, oil and gas, transportation, utilities, construction, or a related environment
- Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanic or comparable mechanical qualification preferred
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical/control systems
- Experience maintaining heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, pumps, compressors, generators, or similar equipment
- Demonstrated experience with preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs
- Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and technical documentation
- Experience with CMMS platforms and digital maintenance records considered an asset
- Valid driver's license with the flexibility to work in both field and shop environments
- CVIP experience or certification considered an asset
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