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Gas Compression Field Technician

@ Finning

Edmonton, AB · Red Deer, AB · Fort St. John, BC · Grande Prairie, AB

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Finning is hiring a Gas Compression Field Technician to troubleshoot, repair and overhaul Caterpillar gas and diesel engines at customer sites in Alberta and Northern BC. The role involves field travel with a company truck, hotel or camp accommodation, and a unionized, full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities:

  • Field diagnosis and running repairs on Caterpillar engines
  • Large-scale overhauls and rebuilds
  • Component replacements
  • Completing paperwork and customer communication

Requirements summary:

  • Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic certification (Millwright or Automotive accepted)
  • Valid Class 5 licence with successful driver's abstract
  • Minimum 2 years as Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • 2 years experience on gas engines, compressors and service trucks
  • Completion or progress in Finning S-level courses

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Employer posting date
2026-07-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: frequent
Work settingClient sites, Plant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsJourneyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic, Class 5
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol

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Job description

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning is growing fast—and so are the opportunities!

We’re hiring 50 Gas Compression Field Technicians to support our expanding operations in Alberta and BC. If you have CAT G3600 experience and are looking for a challenge to increase your expertise, this job is for you! As our workload and service offerings continue to increase, you’ll play a key role in keeping our customers and their CATs running at their best. Don’t miss out - apply today!

Job Description:

As a Gas Compression Tech, you’ll put your skills into action by partnering directly with customers to keep their operations running at peak performance. You’ll troubleshoot and oversee repairs on a wide range of Caterpillar gas and diesel engines—both in the shop and out in the field—leveraging your technical knowledge to build trust, solve challenges, and deliver the reliability our customers depend on. Your work will include:

  • Field diagnosis and running repairs

  • Large‑scale overhauls and rebuilds

  • Component replacements

  • Completing required paperwork and maintaining clear customer communication

Qualifications

  • Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification (Millwright and Automotive also accepted)

  • Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful drivers abstract required for field positions

  • Minimum 2 years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic

  • Previous CAT general line experience including troubleshooting skills and a good understanding of CAT engine and powertrain components

  • 2 years experience on gas engines and compressors

  • 2 years experience operating a service truck

  • Completion, or in the process of completing Finning S-level courses

  • Team player will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

  • Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills

Important Details

  • Various options of location and shifts (throughout Alberta and Northern BC)

  • Must be able and willing to travel to and from customer sites across our territory

  • Tooled company truck supplied, hotel & per diem or camp when travelling

  • A condition of employment may include the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable

Union Membership: This is a unionized position. Union dues will be deducted from your pay upon hire. Terms of employment are governed by a collective agreement.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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