Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic Gas Compression Technician

Bring Your Expertise to the Field: Red Seal Gas Compression TechnicianAre you a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic eager to apply your skills outside the shop and tackle hands-on challenges in the field? If you excel at diagnosing and repairing natural gas compression systems on-site, we want you to join our team. We are currently hiring five experienced Gas Compression Technicians to work across Fort Nelson, BC, and Edmonton, AB.This position is perfect for mechanics who thrive on independence, enjoy complex problem-solving, and take pride in performing critical work where it makes a real impact.What You’ll Receive:Competitive Pay: $56.70/hour plus additional field premiums and allowances to reward your specialized expertise.Balanced Schedule: A 14-day on, 14-day off rotation offers two weeks of focused work followed by two full weeks off, with optional overtime available.Field Support & Benefits: Work primarily at client sites with travel, camp accommodations, and a travel allowance provided to make life on the road easier and more comfortable.AdvantagesWhat We Offer:Fully Stocked Service Vehicle: Begin each shift with a company-provided service truck, complete with all essential tools and materials needed to get the job done efficiently.Comprehensive Tools Provided: Gain access to all large, specialized, and diagnostic equipment necessary to perform your duties safely and effectively.Gear & Equipment Support: Receive generous allowances for PPE, work boots, and personal hand tools, ensuring you’re always properly equipped for the task at hand.Unionized Workplace Benefits: Enjoy the advantages of a unionized environment, including competitive wages, a full benefits package, and strong team support.ResponsibilitiesThe Challenge:Step into a leadership role as the on-site technical expert, taking full responsibility for maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and major overhauls on critical field equipment. You will be the primary resource for any issues involving Natural Gas Compression or Energy Power Generation systems.Work directly with a wide range of specialized machinery, including:- Various types of natural gas and diesel engines- Industrial compressors and power generation units- Equipment from leading OEMs such as Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, Cummins, as well as other non-Caterpillar manufacturersQualificationsMandatory Field Requirements: Are You Up for the Challenge?This is a senior, highly specialized field position — not an entry-level or training role. Please apply only if you can confidently demonstrate expertise in all areas outlined below.Senior-Level Expertise: This role requires advanced, hands-on technical knowledge. Foundational training or on-the-job instruction will not be provided.Required Certification: Candidates must hold a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification. Individuals from related Red Seal trades, such as Millwright, Mechanic, or Electrician, may also be considered if they have verifiable experience with gas compression systems.Gas Compression Proficiency: Practical, proven experience working with industrial Gas Compression equipment across multiple manufacturers and models is essential.Field Assembly Skills: Ability to perform precise, high-stakes assembly work, ensuring first-pass, leak-free connections on complex systems.Torque Accuracy: Demonstrated ability to apply torque to critical components with strict adherence to technical specifications.Additional Preferred Experience:- Industry Exposure: Background in Gas Compression and Well Servicing environments is a notable advantage.- System Commissioning: Experience with start-up and commissioning of industrial machinery.- Engine Expertise: Hands-on experience with Caterpillar G3600 A4 engines is considered an asset.SummaryDon't miss the cutoff If you're ready to put your Red Seal and your compression expertise to work for a company that values your time and skill with industry-leading pay, apply today by sending your resume to renee.paul@randstad.ca with the subject line "Gas Compression Technician" or directly to this adWe're ready to fill these five spotsRandstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.