Take Your Expertise to the Field: Red Seal Gas Compression Technician Role!
Are you a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to move beyond the shop and tackle hands-on challenges in the field? If you thrive on troubleshooting natural gas compression systems and solving complex field service problems, we want you on our team. We’re hiring five skilled Gas Compression Technicians to operate across the scenic areas of Fort Nelson, BC, and Edmonton, AB.
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This position is perfect for mechanics who value autonomy, enjoy technical problem-solving, and take pride in getting the job done where it truly matters.
What You Can Expect:
- Competitive Compensation: $56.70/hour, plus additional field premiums and allowances to reward your specialized skills.
- Work-Life Flexibility: A 14-day on, 14-day off rotation allows you to work intensively for two weeks, accumulate overtime, and then enjoy two full weeks of personal time.
- Field Support & Perks: Work primarily at customer sites with travel, camp accommodations, and a travel allowance provided, making life on the road both comfortable and manageable.
Advantages
What We Provide:
Fully Equipped Service Truck: Start every day ready to work with a company-provided service truck stocked with all essential tools and supplies.
All Tools Included: You’ll have access to all large, specialized, and diagnostic equipment needed to perform your tasks safely and efficiently.
Gear & Equipment Support: Receive generous allowances for PPE, work boots, and personal hand tools so you’re always fully prepared on the job.
Unionized Benefits: Take advantage of the stability and perks of a unionized workplace, including competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong team backing.
Responsibilities
The Challenge:
Take the lead as the on-site technical authority, assuming full responsibility for repairs, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex overhauls on critical equipment. You’ll be the go-to expert for any issues related to Natural Gas Compression or Energy Power Generation systems.
Work directly with a wide range of specialized machinery, including:
- Various natural gas and diesel engines
- Industrial compressors and power generation units
- Equipment from all major OEMs, such as Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, Cummins, and other non-Caterpillar brands
Qualifications
Mandatory Field Requirements: Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Expert-Level Position: This is a senior, highly specialized role. It is not designed for on-the-job training or foundational learning. Only apply if you can confidently demonstrate proficiency in all areas listed below.
Required Certification: A Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification is mandatory. Candidates from other Red Seal trades—such as Millwright, Mechanic, or Electrician—will be considered if they can verify hands-on experience with gas compression equipment.
Gas Compression Experience: Proven, practical experience working with industrial Gas Compression systems across multiple makes and models is required.
Field Assembly Expertise: Must be capable of performing high-stakes assembly work with precision, including first-time, leak-free sealing of complex system connections.
Torque Precision: Demonstrated ability to apply torque accurately to critical system connections in strict accordance with technical specifications.
Additional Advantages:
- Industry Background: Direct experience in Gas Compression and Well Servicing environments is a strong plus.
- System Commissioning: Familiarity with start-up and commissioning procedures for industrial equipment.
- Engine Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Caterpillar G3600 A4 engines is considered an asset.
Summary
Don'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 ad!
We're ready to fill these five spots!!
Randstad 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.
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Take Your Expertise to the Field: Red Seal Gas Compression Technician Role!
Are you a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to move beyond the shop and tackle hands-on challenges in the field? If you thrive on troubleshooting natural gas compression systems and solving complex field service problems, we want you on our team. We’re hiring five skilled Gas Compression Technicians to operate across the scenic areas of Fort Nelson, BC, and Edmonton, AB.
This position is perfect for mechanics who value autonomy, enjoy technical problem-solving, and take pride in getting the job done where it truly matters.
What You Can Expect:
- Competitive Compensation: $56.70/hour, plus additional field premiums and allowances to reward your specialized skills.
- Work-Life Flexibility: A 14-day on, 14-day off rotation allows you to work intensively for two weeks, accumulate overtime, and then enjoy two full weeks of personal time.
- Field Support & Perks: Work primarily at customer sites with travel, camp accommodations, and a travel allowance provided, making life on the road both comfortable and manageable.
Advantages
What We Provide:
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Fully Equipped Service Truck: Start every day ready to work with a company-provided service truck stocked with all essential tools and supplies.
All Tools Included: You’ll have access to all large, specialized, and diagnostic equipment needed to perform your tasks safely and efficiently.
Gear & Equipment Support: Receive generous allowances for PPE, work boots, and personal hand tools so you’re always fully prepared on the job.
Unionized Benefits: Take advantage of the stability and perks of a unionized workplace, including competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong team backing.
Responsibilities
The Challenge:
Take the lead as the on-site technical authority, assuming full responsibility for repairs, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex overhauls on critical equipment. You’ll be the go-to expert for any issues related to Natural Gas Compression or Energy Power Generation systems.
Work directly with a wide range of specialized machinery, including:
- Various natural gas and diesel engines
- Industrial compressors and power generation units
- Equipment from all major OEMs, such as Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, Cummins, and other non-Caterpillar brands
Qualifications
Mandatory Field Requirements: Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Expert-Level Position: This is a senior, highly specialized role. It is not designed for on-the-job training or foundational learning. Only apply if you can confidently demonstrate proficiency in all areas listed below.
Required Certification: A Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification is mandatory. Candidates from other Red Seal trades—such as Millwright, Mechanic, or Electrician—will be considered if they can verify hands-on experience with gas compression equipment.
Gas Compression Experience: Proven, practical experience working with industrial Gas Compression systems across multiple makes and models is required.
Field Assembly Expertise: Must be capable of performing high-stakes assembly work with precision, including first-time, leak-free sealing of complex system connections.
Torque Precision: Demonstrated ability to apply torque accurately to critical system connections in strict accordance with technical specifications.
Additional Advantages:
- Industry Background: Direct experience in Gas Compression and Well Servicing environments is a strong plus.
- System Commissioning: Familiarity with start-up and commissioning procedures for industrial equipment.
- Engine Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Caterpillar G3600 A4 engines is considered an asset.
Summary
Don'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 ad!
We're ready to fill these five spots!!
Randstad 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.
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