Recruitment Partners - 45 Jobs
Calgary, AB
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Full-time
Experienced
Lead Mechanic
Our client is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of fleet and field equipment within a fast-paced industrial environment. This hands-on leadership role combines mechanical troubleshooting and repair with responsibility for maintenance planning, team coordination, and equipment availability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive heavy-equipment experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance and reliability.
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who bring practical business experience and a strong network of professional contacts, and we are focused on what is best for both our clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between the client and candidate — leading to reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and stronger business outcomes.
Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support - Technology
Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca
Our client is seeking a Lead Mechanic to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of fleet and field equipment within a fast-paced industrial environment. This hands-on leadership role combines mechanical troubleshooting and repair with responsibility for maintenance planning, team coordination, and equipment availability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive heavy-equipment experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance and reliability.
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
- Lead day-to-day maintenance activities across fleet and field equipment
- Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance while troubleshooting complex equipment issues
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules, procedures, and equipment records
- Monitor equipment condition and prioritize repairs based on operational requirements
- Coordinate emergency repairs and perform root-cause analysis on recurring equipment failures
- Ensure equipment is inspected, maintained, and ready for safe deployment
- Lead and mentor mechanics while coordinating external maintenance resources as needed
- Manage spare parts requirements and work with vendors to support equipment availability
- Partner with Operations and Manufacturing to align maintenance priorities and minimize downtime
- Promote safe work practices and ensure maintenance activities meet applicable safety and compliance requirements making
- Extensive experience in industrial or heavy-equipment maintenance, ideally within energy, oil and gas, transportation, utilities, construction, or a related environment
- Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanic or comparable mechanical qualification preferred
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical/control systems
- Experience maintaining heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, pumps, compressors, generators, or similar equipment
- Demonstrated experience with preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs
- Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and technical documentation
- Experience with CMMS platforms and digital maintenance records considered an asset
- Valid driver's license with the flexibility to work in both field and shop environments
- CVIP experience or certification considered an asset
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who bring practical business experience and a strong network of professional contacts, and we are focused on what is best for both our clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between the client and candidate — leading to reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and stronger business outcomes.
Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support - Technology
Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca
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This is a full-time position based in Calgary, AB.
The role leads day-to-day maintenance across fleet and field equipment, performs preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and develops maintenance schedules and records.
Extensive experience in industrial or heavy-equipment maintenance is required, with Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanic or comparable qualification preferred.
Yes, the role includes leading and mentoring mechanics, coordinating external maintenance resources, and partnering with Operations and Manufacturing to align priorities.
The position requires promoting safe work practices and ensuring maintenance activities meet applicable safety and compliance requirements.
Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical/control systems, with experience maintaining heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, pumps, compressors, or generators.
