Gas Compression Technician – Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic
Randstad

Edmonton, Alberta
•8 hours ago
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Take Your Skills to the Field: Red Seal Gas Compression Technician Opportunity!
Are you a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic ready to step out of the shop and into a fast-paced, high-impact field role? If working on natural gas compression systems and solving challenging field service problems excites you, we want you on our team. We are looking to hire five skilled Gas Compression Technicians to work across the scenic regions of Fort Nelson, BC, and Edmonton, AB.
This role is ideal for mechanics who enjoy technical challenges, autonomy, and the satisfaction of solving problems where the work really happens.
What You Can Expect:
- Competitive Pay: $56.70/hour, plus additional field premiums and allowances to recognize your expertise.
- Work-Life Balance: A 14-day on, 14-day off rotation allows you to work intensely for two weeks, accrue overtime, and then enjoy two weeks of uninterrupted personal time.
- Field Support & Benefits: Primarily field-based work at customer locations, with travel, camp accommodations, and a travel allowance provided to make life on the road comfortable and manageable.
Advantages
What We Provide:
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Are you a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic ready to step out of the shop and into a fast-paced, high-impact field role? If working on natural gas compression systems and solving challenging field service problems excites you, we want you on our team. We are looking to hire five skilled Gas Compression Technicians to work across the scenic regions of Fort Nelson, BC, and Edmonton, AB.
This role is ideal for mechanics who enjoy technical challenges, autonomy, and the satisfaction of solving problems where the work really happens.
What You Can Expect:
- Competitive Pay: $56.70/hour, plus additional field premiums and allowances to recognize your expertise.
- Work-Life Balance: A 14-day on, 14-day off rotation allows you to work intensely for two weeks, accrue overtime, and then enjoy two weeks of uninterrupted personal time.
- Field Support & Benefits: Primarily field-based work at customer locations, with travel, camp accommodations, and a travel allowance provided to make life on the road comfortable and manageable.
Advantages
What We Provide:
...
Fully Stocked Service Truck: Hit the road with a company-provided, fully equipped service truck—ready for immediate use.
All Tools Supplied: Access to all large, specialized, and diagnostic equipment necessary to perform your work efficiently.
Gear & Equipment Support: Generous allowances for PPE, work boots, and personal hand tools to ensure you’re fully prepared.
Union Benefits: Enjoy the security and advantages of a unionized workplace, including competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong team support.
Responsibilities
The Challenge:
Serve as the on-site technical expert, taking full ownership of repairs, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex overhauls for mission-critical equipment. Any issues related to Natural Gas Compression or Energy Power Generation fall under your expertise.
Work hands-on with a diverse range of specialized machinery, including:
- A variety of natural gas and diesel engines
- Industrial compressors and power generation units
- Equipment from all major OEMs, including Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, Cummins, as well as other non-Caterpillar brands
Qualifications
Mandatory Field Requirements: Are You Up for the Challenge?
Expert-Level Role: This is a senior, highly specialized position. It is not suitable for on-the-job training or foundational learning. Only apply if you can confidently demonstrate expertise in every area listed below.
Required Certification: A Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification is mandatory. Candidates from other Red Seal trades—such as Millwright, Mechanic, or Electrician—may be considered if they have verified hands-on experience with gas compression equipment.
Gas Compression Experience: Proven, practical experience working with industrial Gas Compression systems across multiple makes and models is required.
Field Assembly Competence: Must be able to perform high-stakes assembly work with precision. First-time, leak-free sealing of complex connections is expected without exception.
Torque Accuracy: Demonstrated ability to apply torque precisely to critical system connections in accordance with technical specifications.
Bonus points:
Industry Background: Direct experience in Gas Compression and Well Servicing environments is a strong advantage.
System Commissioning: Familiarity with equipment start-up and commissioning procedures.
Engine Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Caterpillar G3600 A4 engines is considered an asset.
Summary
Don't miss the cutoff!
If you're ready to put your Red Seal and your compression expertise to work for a company that values your time and skill with industry-leading pay, apply today by sending your resume to renee.paul@randstad.ca with the subject line "Gas Compression Technician" or directly to this ad!
We're ready to fill these five spots!!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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All Tools Supplied: Access to all large, specialized, and diagnostic equipment necessary to perform your work efficiently.
Gear & Equipment Support: Generous allowances for PPE, work boots, and personal hand tools to ensure you’re fully prepared.
Union Benefits: Enjoy the security and advantages of a unionized workplace, including competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong team support.
Responsibilities
The Challenge:
Serve as the on-site technical expert, taking full ownership of repairs, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex overhauls for mission-critical equipment. Any issues related to Natural Gas Compression or Energy Power Generation fall under your expertise.
Work hands-on with a diverse range of specialized machinery, including:
- A variety of natural gas and diesel engines
- Industrial compressors and power generation units
- Equipment from all major OEMs, including Caterpillar, Waukesha, Ariel, Cummins, as well as other non-Caterpillar brands
Qualifications
Mandatory Field Requirements: Are You Up for the Challenge?
Expert-Level Role: This is a senior, highly specialized position. It is not suitable for on-the-job training or foundational learning. Only apply if you can confidently demonstrate expertise in every area listed below.
Required Certification: A Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification is mandatory. Candidates from other Red Seal trades—such as Millwright, Mechanic, or Electrician—may be considered if they have verified hands-on experience with gas compression equipment.
Gas Compression Experience: Proven, practical experience working with industrial Gas Compression systems across multiple makes and models is required.
Field Assembly Competence: Must be able to perform high-stakes assembly work with precision. First-time, leak-free sealing of complex connections is expected without exception.
Torque Accuracy: Demonstrated ability to apply torque precisely to critical system connections in accordance with technical specifications.
Bonus points:
Industry Background: Direct experience in Gas Compression and Well Servicing environments is a strong advantage.
System Commissioning: Familiarity with equipment start-up and commissioning procedures.
Engine Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Caterpillar G3600 A4 engines is considered an asset.
Summary
Don't miss the cutoff!
If you're ready to put your Red Seal and your compression expertise to work for a company that values your time and skill with industry-leading pay, apply today by sending your resume to renee.paul@randstad.ca with the subject line "Gas Compression Technician" or directly to this ad!
We're ready to fill these five spots!!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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