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Journeyman Mechanic - Fort St. John, Canada - Ketek Group Inc
Description
WHY JOIN US?100% Employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage
RRSP matching program
Competitive wages and flexible vacation
Family-operated business
Retention Bonus
Ketek Group Inc:
From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region's oil and gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors.
POSITION BACKGROUND:
The Journeyman Mechanic works to guide and mentor apprentices. This position is responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues and repair to ensure equipment is performing optimally.
CORE DUTIES:
Effectively manage, schedule and prioritize maintenance work orders and apprentices
Rebuild and make repairs to diesel/gasoline, pneumatic, and electric powered equipment
Plan, inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, dismantle, and replace unit assemblies or parts
Communicate with supervisors and other divisions on methods, procedures, standards, and hazards
Exercise judgment in the selection of materials and tools as well as methods so that the job is performed in accordance with accepted manufacturers specifications and safety standards
Troubleshoot, plan, and perform work requiring a strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, low voltage direct current, electronic and pneumatic principles, trade techniques, properties of various materials, and operating and application principles of equipment
Follow specifications on complex equipment diagrams, parts drawings and catalogues
Examine and reason, through cause analysis, for failure or improper operation of engines, pumps, running gear, parts, and equipment
Repair and rebuild engines, hydraulic and electric systems of diesel/gasoline, electric, propane and pneumatic powered equipment
Repair and rebuild transmissions, traction motors, and differentials
Use precision testing equipment to determine source and cause of fault and to perform close tolerance adjustment
Test and operate repaired equipment as required
Make field repairs as required to bring equipment back on-line
Keep tools and equipment in clean and orderly condition
Complete required paperwork
Successfully complete safety training as required on an ongoing basis
Observe all safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment
Ensure all Ketek work procedures, policies and Occupational Health and Safety regulations are followed
Be considerate of the needs of our community and the environment
Perform other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Required
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Service Technician certificate with minimum one-year experience
Fluent in the English language (reading, written, spoken)
Able to demonstrate good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
Easily read, evaluate, and respond to product specifications and drawings, and perform normal math calculations
Familiar and comfortable with various saws, grinders and other hand tools
Familiar and comfortable with manufacturing and welding machinery
Able to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Ability to handle changing schedules and priorities, with high level prioritization skills
Strong work ethic and organizational planning skills with attention to detail
Able to respond to field calls as required
Valid Class 5 and a Clean Drivers Abstract
Preferred
Loader experience
Fall Protection experience
AWP experience
Overhead Crane experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand/sit, talk/hear, stoop, climb, lift, balance, kneel and use of hands/fingers to operate tools, machinery and materials
Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required
Use of mechanical aids:
overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack, and dolly may be required
Regular exposure to loud noises and metal particulates - hearing and respiratory protection is provided when needed
Work Environment
Field (30%) and shop environment (70%)
May be required to work weekends and outside of regular office hours
May be required to work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat
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