Gas Compression Field Technician

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

9

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!
We’re hiring 50 Heavy Duty Mechanics to support our expanding operations in the Peace Region. If you have CAT G3600 experience this job is for you. As our workload and service offerings continue to increase, you’ll play a key role in keeping our customers and their CATs running at their best. Don’t miss out - apply today!
• Wage $56.73-$63.03 (wage + RWA)
• $2.25 Field Premium, $3.50 Shift Premium
• Shift: 5x2 Monday to Friday or 7x7 Continuous shift
• Paid Time Off in Year 1: Vacation, Sick & Flex Time
• Pension; with 5% Employee min. contribution, 1.25% Finning match
• Employee Share Purchase; 6% voluntary, 2% Finning match
• Employer paid medical benefits
• CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

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 Certification 

• 2 years experience on gas engines and compressors 

• 2 years experience operating a service truck 

• Previous CAT general line experience including troubleshooting skills and a good understanding of CAT engine and powertrain components 

• 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

• This position is based out of Grande Prairie, on a 5x2 or 7x7 shift 

• Must be able and willing to travel to and from customer sites across our territory 

• Tooled company truck supplied

• A condition of employment may include the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where 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.