Heavy Duty Mechanic - Shop Foreman (Maintenance & Trades)

  Athenian Group Ltd

  Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada

Athenian Group is a full-service placement agency providing Professional Technical Recruitment, Staffing and Payroll services to Canada’s top Consulting, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction companies.

Our focus is on providing businesses with the highest quality of worker for both contract and permanent staff positions.

Our client, is a leading provider of maintenance services for private sector companies within the Oil & Gas Industry around Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. We are presently recruiting for a Lloydminster, Alberta based

Heavy Duty Mechanic - Shop Foreman 

DESCRIPTION:

Working 12 hour days on an 8 days on, 6 days off rotation (compressed work week schedule), with the option to work overtime on days off, the shop foreman will be responsible for:

• Provide daily direction to all shop employees outlining work activities, priorities and scheduling.
• Work with the Parts Department to procure all parts and supplies necessary to complete all work.
• Be a resource to shop personnel for technical input, trouble-shooting, repair techniques.
• Be a working manager, working along with all Technicians to carry out repairs or any maintenance that may be required on the Fleet.
• Oversee all work to ensure high productivity and quality workmanship (keep techs on task).
• Oversee all maintenance and repairs to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Process and approve all daily time cards for shop staff daily – submit to Fleet Administer
• Conduct daily, weekly shop safety orientation/training/monitoring for all staff - be responsible to build a “safety culture”.
• Keep shop, yard areas clean and organized.
• Coordinate outside Service Providers who are providing overhaul or service work for shop projects.
• Identify employee training requirements and initiate training programs to increase productivity and competency.
• Open / Review all shop work orders daily ensuring that all techs time, parts and final inspection reports are allocated to the appropriate job line/ work order and submit to Fleet Administer for closing.
• Ensure all maintenance documents are completed in a manner to meet NSC and OH&S protocol.
• Help with the management of the tool crib i.e. getting broken tools repaired.
• Build and promote a teamwork environment and philosophy with all employees.
• Ensure that all safe job procedures and practices are followed as per policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Red Seal Heavy / Truck Equipment Technician Certification
• Must be able to meet all Safety and Company requirements 
• 5+ years of experience as a heavy duty technician/mechanic, working on oilfield equipment (i.e. pressure truck, flushby, combo unit, hydrovac, etc.)
• Ability to manage employees productivity
• Ability/desire to pick up the tools and lead by example when required
• Experience 5 plus years in a related industry. (Oil Field Experience an asset)
• Diagnostic skills in all aspects of Truck and Equipment specializing in electrical and hydraulics
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Ability to work with little supervision, adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment.
• Computer skills
• Valid Driver’s Class 3 driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement (preferred)

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