Heavy Duty Mechanic - Fourth Year Apprentice

Salary Range: $51.13

Location: Entwistle, AB

Ready to be at the heart of a zero-carbon energy future?

As a Fourth Year Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic at Drax, you will support routine maintenance on machines while continuing to develop your trade skills under the guidance of certified trades professionals. You’ll help ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and environmental policies.

Why join Drax?

Clear Purpose: Be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy, making a real difference for the planet and our communities.

Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people.

Comprehensive Benefits: From day one, you’ll receive competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and an RRSP matching plan to support your financial goals. You’ll also participate in a company bonus plan that rewards overall Drax performance and safety.

A Supportive Team: Work in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged, and your contributions are valued. We’re a ‘can-do’ kind of place, empowering you to make informed decisions and do the right thing.

Your Day-to-Day as a Fourth Year Heavy Duty Mechanic:

Perform routine daily maintenance on mobile equipment to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and compliance with environmental policies.

Lead the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair a variety of Mobile equipment while working under appropriate supervision.

Perform troubleshooting equipment failures and issues, escalating complex repairs as needed.

Collaborate and assist with other trades in a team environment to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and production.





Shutdown and Strategic Capital Projects

Provide assistance and expertise for projects, including planning as needed.

Work together with Drax staff to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and timely project execution.

Learning, Safety, and Team Collaboration

Demonstrate Drax Zero Harm by actively contributing to a secure and healthy work setting, following standards and procedures and complying with legislation and regulations.

What you’ll bring:

Registered as a Fourth Year Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic

Previous hands-on experience in heavy duty mechanical maintenance, preferably in a heavy industrial environment

Progressing toward completion of a heavy duty mechanic apprenticeship

Knowledgeable in various maintenance practices

Skilled in building rapport and fostering working relationships with key stakeholders, using a collaborative and supportive approach to achieve goals

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confident in challenging the status quo and influencing as necessary

Self-motivated and decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and manage competing demands

Effective problem solver with the capability to identify and implement resolutions

Willing and able to work a flexible schedule as needed to support maintenance activities.

How we act at Drax:

We care about what matters: We support each other to achieve important goals.

We’re a can-do kind of place: We’re empowered to make informed decisions and do what’s right.

We see things differently: We share insights, search for new ideas, and innovate.

We listen carefully: We ensure everyone feels heard and valued.

We do what we say we’ll do: We are proactive, committed, and reliable.

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📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic - Fourth Year Apprentice (Alberta)
🏢 Drax Group
📍 Alberta