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Gas Compression Field Technician

Job in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Finning
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 120000 CAD Yearly CAD 85000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Overview

Finning is growing fast- and so are the opportunities!

Number of Openings

1

Worker Type

Permanent

Job Description

As a Gas Compression Tech
, you’ll put your skills into action by partnering directly with customers to keep their operations running at peak performance. You’ll troubleshoot and oversee repairs on a wide range of Caterpillar gas and diesel engines- both in the shop and out in the field - leveraging your technical knowledge to build trust, solve challenges, and deliver the reliability our customers depend on.

Your work will include:

  • Field diagnosis and running repairs
  • Large-scale overhauls and rebuilds
  • Component replacements
  • Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication
Qualifications
  • Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (Millwright and Automotive also accepted)
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful drivers abstract required for field positions
  • Minimum 2 years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • Previous CAT general line experience including troubleshooting skills and a good understanding of CAT engine and powertrain components
  • 2 years experience on gas engines and compressors
  • 2 years experience operating a service truck
  • Completion, or in the process of completing Finning S-level courses
  • Team player will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills
Important Details
  • Various options of location and shifts throughout Alberta and Northern BC
  • Must be able and willing to travel to and from customer sites across our territory
  • Tooled company truck supplied, hotel & per diem or camp when travelling
  • A condition of employment may include the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respiratorwhere applicable
Union Membership

This is a unionized position. Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire. Terms of employment are governed by a 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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