BASIC FUNCTIONS

- The Mechanical Technician III is a senior field machining and mechanical specialist responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex mechanical projects with minimal supervision.
- Provides technical leadership to Mechanical Technicians and Assistants while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
- Scope includes cold cutting and beveling, flange facing/re-facing, line boring, pipe transitioning, pump base milling and alignment, bolting, torquing, tensioning, hydro testing support, advanced troubleshooting, and field machining project coordination.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- 7+ years of mechanical, machining, or field service experience.
- Advanced knowledge of field machining and mechanical repair processes.

- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, procedures, and technical specifications.
- Strong planning, troubleshooting, customer service, and decision-making skills.

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Journeyman Machinist or equivalent industrial trade certification is an asset.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

- Reports to Supervisor, Field Superintendent, Operations Manager and/or Director of Mechanical Services
- Provides technical direction, mentorship, and work coordination to Mechanical Technicians and Mechanical Assistants.

- Acts as field lead on assigned projects and serves as a key client contact.

AUTHORITY

- Lead assigned projects and field activities.
- Coordinate daily crew activities and workflow.

- Review work readiness and safety requirements.
- Recommend operational improvements and equipment needs.
- Escalate technical and operational concerns to management.

RESPONSIBILITIES - TOP FIVE

- Lead execution of complex field machining and mechanical projects.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to technicians and assistants.




- Coordinate project planning, setup, execution, and demobilization.

- Maintain strong client relationships and communication.
- Promote safety, quality, and operational excellence.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conduct site assessments, walkdowns, and field measurements.

- Support Operations with technical input, estimates, and proposal development.
- Review permits, job packages, and execution plans.
- Track project documentation, reports, labor, and equipment usage.

- Support incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

DUTIES

- Perform advanced machining, cutting, beveling, facing, boring, alignment, and milling operations.

- Lead equipment setup, alignment, and operational verification.
- Perform bolting, torquing, tensioning, and hydro testing support activities.
- Conduct field-level risk assessments and review hazards with crew members.

- Coordinate project resources, tools, and materials.
- Communicate project status, scope changes, and field conditions with Operations and clients.
- Review and receive permits as required.

- Complete detailed job reports, timesheets, and project documentation.
- Mentor junior technicians and verify work quality.
- Inspect, maintain, and support improvement of company equipment.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead by example in all safety matters.
- Ensure compliance with company and site-specific safety requirements.
- Use and enforce proper PPE requirements.

- Report near misses, hazards, and incidents and participate in investigations.
- Promote a culture of continuous safety improvement.

MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE

- Projects completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
- Effective leadership and development of team members.
- Accurate and timely documentation and reporting.
- Positive client feedback and qualified communication.

- Equipment reliability and operational readiness.
- Compliance with safety, company, and client requirements.

📌 Mechanical Technician III (Acheson)
🏢 RED FLAME INDUSTRIES
📍 Acheson