Source Energy Services Ltd Hiring for Field Solutions Mechanic Full Time

Source Energy Services’ success is attributed to the passion and commitment of our employees across all levels of the company. We are a company of dedicated, hard-working professionals who proudly work within the energy industry. Be part of a growing, dynamic, and evolving company.

Job Title: Field Solutions Mechanic

Location: Grande Prairie, AB ** Relocation Negotiable **

Salary: $36.00-$42.00 per hour

The Mechanic will complete both preventative and remedial maintenance to the range of equipment used by Field Solutions. This will ensure the Sahara packages and shop equipment run efficiently and can operate as intended. Duties include servicing, repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, and documenting machinery conditions. While the position will be based out of the shop in Grande Prairie, the successful candidate will be required to travel to oil and gas completions field locations to perform a variety of routine equipment service and maintenance related activities.

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive industry wage
• Be part of a growing company
• Strong HSE culture
• Opportunities for advancement – great place to start your career
• Source invests in our employees and their success

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment related issues. Includes, but not limited to, diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and components, mechanical drive components (gears, belts, etc.).
• Troubleshoot electrical systems (VFD’s, 24V / 120V / 480V systems), and installation of electrical components (motors, e-stops, relays, etc.)
• Dis-assembles, repairs and re-assembles as necessary to maintain pumps, motors and auxiliary equipment.
• Repair equipment as required and under the direction of the maintenance department. Both field and shop service will be required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on various pieces of equipment based on OEM recommendations and maintenance department direction.
• Provide remote support via phone to field crews to help diagnose issues.
• Use manuals/documentation to source specific parts, using information from the field to determine necessary parts and/or service;
• Document and update service records of equipment to maintain a historical record.
• Assist with development and conduct training and a handbook with operational crews in preventative maintenance checks and services, including how to properly conduct basic and intermediate repairs;
• Assist with part sourcing and ordering along with general shop organization.
• Monitor issues and conduct root cause and trend analysis;
• Other duties as required.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a mechanical capacity with exposure to both field and shop work;
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot a variety of equipment related issues;
• Familiar with standard electrical practices, and experience with 480V/3 phase motors and systems.
• Capable of troubleshooting / programming VFD’s, along with tracing electrical circuits within multiple pieces of equipment.
• Exposure to networks and ability to troubleshoot (switches, IP configuration, modems, etc.).
• Can read electrical prints and technical data sheets. Will include interacting with OEM suppliers to get required parts/service.
• Exposure to heavy equipment, diesel engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and mechanical components.
• Additional experience in oilfield, sand or industrial work is an asset;
• Self-starter with the ability to proactively manage workload;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be able to meet deadlines and successfully handle time pressures and stress;
• Ability to hold valid tickets including: H2S, First Aid, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, TDG, Wilderness Awareness
• Ability to travel to oil and gas completions work sites and support business units, requiring extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area; and
• Position requires travel up to 80% of working time and includes requirement to work weekends and willingness and availability to be on call beyond regular work hours.

What Will Help You Succeed:
We are looking for individuals with a hardworking attitude, who have working knowledge of tools and mechanics. Individuals must be self-motivated and adaptable to change. Other things that will help you succeed in this role include:

• A mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with different personalities
• Troubleshooting ability with multiple disciplines (hydraulics, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Working knowledge of electrical control and power circuits (120V/480V power, 24V control).

Nice to Have:

• Previous frac experience is preferred
• First Aid & H2S certifications are not required but are considered an asset
• Previous exposure to oilfield equipment and maintenance.
• Exposure to automation or PLC controlled components.

Dollars & Cents:

• $2,500.00 SIGNING BONUS
• Boot reimbursement
• Paid vacation time
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Holiday pay
• RRSP matching program
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and a company-wide Health & Wellness Program
• Monthly bonus program
• Referral bonus program
• Travel allowance

About Source Energy Services:

Source Energy Services is a logistics and oilfield services company that focuses on the integrated production and distribution of high quality frac sand, as well as the distribution other bulk oil and gas well completion materials requested by customers. Source provides its customers with a full end-to-end solution for frac sand supported by its Wisconsin and Peace River mines and processing facilities, its Western Canadian terminal network, its “last mile” logistics capabilities and Sahara, a proprietary well site mobile sand storage and handling system.

Source’s full-service approach allows customers to rely on its logistics platform to increase reliability of supply and to ensure the timely delivery of frac sand and other bulk completion materials at the well site.

Date Updated: January 2023

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed. It is understood that this is not a contract. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position without notice at any time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $36.00-$42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• The wage range for this position is $36 to$42 per hour. Are you ok with this range?
• Are you able to pass a fit for work test including drug & alcohol testing?
• Are you familiar with standard electrical practices, and have experience with 480V/3 phase motors and systems?

Experience:

• field and shop mechanic: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• H2S Alive ticket (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)