Posted 29 days ago
Heavy Duty Mechanic
@ Predator Drilling
Alberta
Overview
Predator Drilling is hiring a full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic based in its Red Deer office, splitting time between shop and field work on an on-call rotation. The role covers inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair across a wide range of equipment, with a competitive salary based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair a wide range of equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections
- Work between shop and field, on call on a rotation
- Provide mechanical and technical support to minimize downtime
Requirements summary:
- Heavy duty equipment journeyman certificate
- Minimum 5 years heavy duty mechanic experience in oil and gas
- Minimum 3 years with hydraulic systems
- Valid class 5 licence and safety certifications
- Ability to work away in the field for extended periods
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Journeyman Certificate, Class 5, CVIP, H2S Alive, First Aid, Fall Arrest |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Predator Drilling
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Full company description
Predator Drilling stands tall as one of North America's leading drilling contractors, specializing in seamless well integration. Our foundation is built upon our exceptional people and our high-performance, family-oriented culture. Committed to our clients' success, we instill unwavering confidence in the commercialization of their resource assets. With a robust history of growth, we continually seek avenues for enhancement and expansion while remaining steadfast in our core values. At Predator Drilling, we embody safety, accountability, and respect, striving to deliver unparalleled performance excellence. Key Highlights: Premier provider of pre-set and cementing services for surface casing and intermediate casing; oil sands, mining, conventional coring; and shallow horizontal drilling services across Western Canada and the United States. Trusted partner to top operators in the Oil Sands, Viking, Clearwater, Mannville, and Heavy Oil sectors in Canada, alongside the Bakken and Powder River regions in the United States. Boasting a versatile, state-of-the-art rig fleet featuring single top drive rigs with varying depth capacities. For further inquiries, reach out to our dedicated sales team at [email protected]
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,000
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 93
- Reported office locations
- 210 Clearskye Way, Red Deer, AB T4E 0A1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Predator Drilling Inc.
- Specialties
- Integrated Services
- Drilling
- Pre-setting
- Horizontal
- Cement Services
- Coring
- and Turn Key Drilling Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Predator Drilling stands tall as one of North America's leading drilling contractors, specializing in seamless well integration. Our foundation is built upon our exceptional people and our high-performance, family-oriented culture. Committed to our clients' success, we instill unwavering confidence in the commercialization of their resource assets. With a robust history of growth, we continually seek avenues for…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Red Deer, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Integrated ServicesDrillingPre-settingHorizontalCement ServicesCoringand Turn Key Drilling Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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Predator Drilling Inc. is currently seeking an experienced full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic based out of the Red Deer office. This is a full-time position with a split between shop and field work with an on call rotation, schedule is subject to change in busier seasons.
As the Heavy Duty Mechanic, the successful candidate shall be willing to work on a wide range of equipment and provide a wide range of inspection, trouble shooting, maintenance and repair services within the Maintenance team to facilitate the efficient operation of the department.
What qualities do we look for?
This is a fast-paced, close knit group and we are looking for a dynamic, self-starter who can work within our Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Quality.
Position Requirements:
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician - Journeyman Certificate.
Valid certifications such as H2S Alive, First Aid, and Fall Arrest, CSO etc.
CVIP license is an asset
Clean, valid class 5 license
Must be able to pass pre-employment and site pre-access testing
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy duty mechanic role within the oil and gas industry
Minimum of 3 years experience with hydraulic systems; troubleshoot, repair and adjust complex hydraulic systems
Knowledge of diesel engine maintenance and repair
Basic computer skills
Ability to work away in the field for extended periods of time during busy seasons
Competently perform preventative maintenance inspections
Clean and effective communication
Excellent judgement and genuine concern for safety
Strong leadership skills
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently
Provide a broad spectrum of mechanical and technical support ensuring that downtime is minimized while being mindful of cost effectiveness.
We offer:
A competitive salary based on experience,
A comprehensive benefits program, and
A welcoming and friendly work environment.
We take this opportunity to thank all applicants in advance for their interest.
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