Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice (2nd or 3rd Year) – Power Generation Field Service
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Company: Gentech Field Services Ltd.
Build Your Career with Alberta's Elite Power Generation Service Team
Gentech Field Services is seeking a motivated 2nd or 3rd Year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice to join our growing Calgary-based field service team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an apprentice who wants to develop specialized skills in power generation systems, diesel engines, and emergency standby power equipment while working alongside some of Alberta's most experienced technicians.
We are looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and committed to developing into a highly skilled tradesperson. If you take pride in your work, enjoy solving problems, and want to build a long-term career in a specialized industry, we want to hear from you.
About Gentech Field Services
Gentech Field Services is a specialized provider of mission-critical power generation solutions serving commercial, industrial, institutional, and construction sectors throughout Alberta.
Our customers rely on us to maintain and support life-safety and emergency power systems in:
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- High-rise residential towers
- Commercial office buildings
- Warehouses and distribution centres
- Construction sites
- Industrial facilities
- Critical infrastructure environments
Our services include:
- Commercial and industrial diesel generators
- Natural gas generators
- Emergency standby power systems
- Diesel fire pumps
- Generator rentals
- Engine diagnostics and repairs
- Preventative maintenance programs
- Equipment installations and commissioning
- Load bank testing and compliance inspections
When critical power systems fail, our customers depend on us to restore reliable operation quickly and safely.
Position Overview
As a Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced Journeyman Technicians to learn the maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and commissioning of commercial and industrial power generation equipment.
You will gain hands-on experience with diesel engines, generator systems, electrical controls, emergency standby power systems, and related equipment while progressing through your apprenticeship.
This position offers excellent opportunities for technical growth, manufacturer training, and long-term career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Under the guidance of Journeyman Technicians, you will:
- Assist with diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing diesel and natural gas generator systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with CSA C282 standards and manufacturer recommendations.
- Assist with inspections, repairs, component replacements, and engine overhauls.
- Learn generator commissioning, load bank testing, and system verification procedures.
- Assist with troubleshooting electrical, fuel, cooling, exhaust, and control systems.
- Read and interpret service manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Complete service reports and maintenance records accurately.
- Assist with emergency service calls and after-hours support when required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
- Participate in technical, safety, and manufacturer training programs.
- Support Journeyman Technicians on field service assignments throughout Alberta.
Required Qualifications
- Registered 2nd or 3rd Year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and desire to learn.
- Basic understanding of diesel engines and equipment systems.
- Positive attitude and willingness to take direction.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Own basic hand tools appropriate for apprenticeship level.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with any of the following will receive strong consideration:
- Experience working with diesel engines, generators, construction equipment, or heavy-duty equipment.
- Previous field service experience.
- Electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Experience working around power generation equipment.
- Knowledge of CSA C282 requirements.
- Experience using diagnostic software or electronic service tools.
- Safety certifications such as CSTS, H2S Alive, First Aid, or Fall Protection.
What We're Looking For
The apprentices who succeed at Gentech are:
- Eager to learn and improve every day.
- Reliable and accountable.
- Professional and respectful.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working in the field and in changing environments.
- Safety-focused in everything they do.
- Team players who support their coworkers.
- Motivated to become top-tier technicians.
We are looking for individuals who want to build a career—not simply hold a job.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move equipment and components safely.
- Ability to work in mechanical rooms, construction sites, rooftops, and industrial environments.
- Ability to kneel, crouch, climb, and work in confined spaces when required.
- Ability to travel throughout Alberta as required.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
What We Offer
- Competitive apprentice wages based on apprenticeship level and experience.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Extensive on-the-job training and mentorship.
- Manufacturer and factory training opportunities.
- Exposure to advanced power generation equipment and critical infrastructure projects.
- Supportive and respectful team environment.
- Long-term career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to develop specialized skills in a high-demand industry.
Why Join Gentech?
At Gentech Field Services, we do more than repair equipment—we support hospitals, residential towers, businesses, and critical facilities that depend on reliable emergency power systems.
Our apprentices work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to specialized equipment, and develop skills that set them apart in the industry.
If you are ready to take the next step in your apprenticeship and build a rewarding career in power generation, we encourage you to apply.
Compensation: Competitive and based on apprenticeship level, experience, and demonstrated ability.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Permanent, Apprenticeship, Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Heavy Equipment Mechanical: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Apprentice certification (preferred)
- Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
