- Earn the big dollars in Oil & Gas and Mining
- Paid training in full-time position
- Unique opportunity to break into Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician
- Relocate to Red Deer, Fort McMurray or Grande Prairie for these great opportunities to upskill your career!
Blue Tongue is an Australian owned business that has pioneered the way forward in solving skills shortages for Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics working across Mining and Civil, Heavy Haul Transport, and Oil & Gas.
We created the industry for upskilling and training Automotive Mechanics/Technicians to be able to work on heavy equipment and/or heavy on-highway trucks in Australia. We are excited to announce our new operation starting in British Columbia and the Western Provinces of Canada.
With a 93% employee retention rate, Blue Tongue is committed to supporting you at every step of your journey with us to advance your career and become a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. As recognized experts in workforce planning, skills development and training innovation, we are the employer of choice for Automotive Mechanics who want to break into the mining and oil & gas industries. We currently have 14 full-time positions for Automotive Mechanics/Technicians to upskill with Blue Tongue and become Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics/Technicians.
About the role:
Successful applicants will be paid a wage while they complete six (6) weeks of practical training in heavy equipment repair and hydraulics at a training institute in Manitoba. They will then go onsite to work on a 5 days on and 2 days roster with one of our Tier-1 partner Clients in the mining and/or oil & gas sectors in Various provinces throughout Alberta. We encourage successful applicants to live residentially in Red Deer, Grande Prairie or Fort McMurray. Depending on the location, key duties can include:
- Preventative maintenance and servicing.
- Breakdown and repairs.
- Diagnostics and analytics.
- Component fitting.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Canadian Automotive Mechanic/Technician Qualification + Red Seal.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a dealership or independent workshop.
- Demonstrated employment stability.
- Electrical and hydraulic knowledge is advantageous.
This is a unique program and a golden pathway for motivated and experienced Automotive Mechanics to gain ongoing career opportunities, working for our partner Clients in the mining and oil & gas industries.
You’ll be earning a bigger salary in this role and will have more time to do the things you love on your rostered weeks off. We also believe that there is a unique opportunity for Automotive Mechanics to be strategic and secure their futures in an industry that is rapidly evolving with technological advancements.
To secure your future as a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician in the resources sector of Canada, submit your application for an early November 2024 start.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Experience:
- mechanical: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Automotive Service Technician Trade Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
