Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

Type Summary:

Full-Time

Essential provides oilfield services to oil and natural gas producers, primarily in Western Canada. Essential offers completion, production and abandonment services to a diverse customer base. Services are offered with coiled tubing, fluid and nitrogen pumping equipment. Essential offers one of the largest coiled tubing fleets in Canada

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Job Description:

Essential Coil Well Service, a division of Element Technical Services, is currently seeking a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for our Grande Prairie location.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough Preventative Maintenance inspections to all company assets while complying with all safety, environmental and operational policies, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust complex hydraulic systems
• Inspect, repair, and adjust diesel powered units
• Diagnose defects and repair a wide variety of heavy-duty equipment
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician (Red Seal preferred)
• Previous experience in complex hydraulic troubleshooting and repair would be an asset
• A valid CVIP license is an asset or have the ability to apply for one
• Previous oilfield, coil tubing and pumping experience would be an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with good driving record required
• Computer diagnostic experience
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment with shifting priorities
• Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Clear and concise communication skills – both written and verbal

Why Essential:

• Immediate benefits upon starting paid by employer
• Competitive hourly wage - $50 and up depending on experience
• RRSP matching and savings program
• Company paid safety tickets
• Employee fuel discount card
• Experienced 24 hr. operations support
• 8 days on 6 days off shift rotation with overtime after 8 hours worked. 10-hour day minimum
• Company events throughout the year

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