Field Mechanic

Job summary

Maintain, diagnose, and repair oilfield natural gas engines and generators, including engines used in hydraulic pumping units. Complete preventative maintenance and service reports, follow safety standards, and travel to field locations as required.

Job details

About The Role Location: Athabasca, AB or Slave Lake, AB We are seeking an experienced Natural Gas Engine Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of oilfield natural gas engines and generators used in hydraulic pumping units and related applications. This role is not suitable for entry-level or apprentice candidates. We will only be considering applicants with direct, hands-on experience working on oilfield natural gas engines in the region. Wages will be based on experience & qualifications, and may not follow the posted ranges. Key Responsibilities Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on natural gas engines and generators Service and troubleshoot engines commonly used in oilfield applications, including but not limited to: 4.3L and 5.7L small block engines & engines used on hydraulic pumping units Identify mechanical, ignition, fuel, and control system issues Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and uptime Complete service documentation and maintenance reports Work safely and in compliance with company and site safety standards Travel to field locations as required Required Experience & Qualifications Proven, relevant experience maintaining oilfield natural gas engines (mandatory) Hands-on experience with 4.3L / 5.7L small block engines or similar natural gas engines Experience working on natural gas generator systems Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills Ability to work independently in the field Valid Class 5 driver’s license Strong understanding of oilfield safety practices How To Apply Interested applicants can directly submit their resumes to: careers@upstreamdata.ca or apply directly through our website! Applications without relevant experience may not be contacted.

What you’ll do

Maintain, diagnose, and repair oilfield natural gas engines and generators, including engines used in hydraulic pumping units. Complete preventative maintenance and service reports, follow safety standards, and travel to field locations as required.

Requirements

Applicants must have direct, hands-on experience maintaining oilfield natural gas engines, including 4.3L or 5.7L small block engines or similar systems, and natural gas generators. They must have strong troubleshooting skills, be able to work independently in the field, hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and understand oilfield safety practices.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Natural Gas Engine Maintenance
• Engine Diagnostics
• Engine Repair
• Generator Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Ignition Systems
• Fuel Systems
• Control Systems
• Preventative Maintenance
• Service Documentation
• Field Work
• Oilfield Safety
• Independent Work
• Class 5 Driver’s License

Job areas

• Trades
• Energy
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety

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