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Field Mechanic
@ Upstream Data Inc
Athabasca, Alberta
Overview
Upstream Data Inc is hiring an experienced Natural Gas Engine Technician for Athabasca or Slave Lake, Alberta, to maintain, troubleshoot and repair oilfield natural gas engines and generators. The role is full time and requires direct hands-on oilfield engine experience; wages depend on experience and qualifications.
Pay:
$35–$55 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on natural gas engines and generators
- Service and troubleshoot 4.3L and 5.7L small block and hydraulic pumping unit engines
- Identify mechanical, ignition, fuel and control system issues
- Conduct preventative maintenance and complete service reports
- Travel to field locations as required
Requirements summary:
- Proven hands-on experience maintaining oilfield natural gas engines (mandatory)
- Experience with 4.3L / 5.7L small block or similar natural gas engines
- Experience with natural gas generator systems
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Upstream Data Inc
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We offer conservation solutions for stranded energy in the oil and gas industry - no pipelines or power lines required!
Full company description
Upstream Data manufactures and services portable bitcoin mining loadcenters for the upstream oil and gas and power generation sectors. At upstream oil facilities we help producers monetize routine venting and flaring instead of wasting the natural gas and creating needless emissions. For utility users and power plants, our loadcenters can be co-located right at the source of power to balance generators and unreliable energy systems. Applications: - Vented / flared natural gas - Surplus, idle or under-loaded generating sets and power plants - Traditional bitcoin mining applications at any scale
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,931
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 28
- Reported office locations
- 4702 40 AVE, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan S9V2B6, CA
- 5702 63 Ave, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 3T7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Upstream Data Inc.
- Specialties
- Bitcoin
- Power Generation
- Bitcoin Mining
- Flaring
- Natural Gas
- Manufacturing
- Field Services
- Motor Repair
- Urethane Building
- Steel Building
- Engine rebuilding
- Natural Gas Generators
- Oil and Gas
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Upstream Data manufactures and services portable bitcoin mining loadcenters for the upstream oil and gas and power generation sectors. At upstream oil facilities we help producers monetize routine venting and flaring instead of wasting the natural gas and creating needless emissions. For utility users and power plants, our loadcenters can be co-located right at the source of power to balance generators and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Lloydminster, Saskatchewan |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Specialties | BitcoinPower GenerationBitcoin MiningFlaringNatural GasManufacturingField ServicesMotor RepairUrethane BuildingSteel Building |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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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: [email protected] or apply directly through our website! Applications without relevant experience may not be contacted.
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