Employer Name: Toromont CAT
Company description: With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service mindset to ensure our construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed. At Toromont Cat, work is built around people's strengths, our products, technology and an outstanding customer experience and through our strong partnership with Caterpillar™, Toromont Cat takes care of our employees who take care of our customers.
Location of Work: 620 Beaverhall Place, Thunder Bay, ON P7E6G9
(travelling and work at remote site locations may sometimes be required)
Title of Position: Field Service Technician – Power Systems (NOC 72422)
Language: English
Vacancies: 1
Type of Position: Permanent, full time
Unionized position: Yes
Job Duties:
The Field Service Technicians, Power Systems, work on our customer sites to safely and effectively diagnose and repair Caterpillar Power Systems Equipment in a timely manner while maintaining extremely high standards and ensuring positive customer experiences.
• Perform all reasonable steps and precautions to guarantee Toromont’s Health and Safety Guidelines are followed and upheld by sub-contractors.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on gensets, industrial engines, marine engines, controls and other auxiliary equipment, such as Automatic Transfer Switches, Switchgear and Uninterruptible Power Supplies.
• Conduct pre-job hazard assessments and mechanical repairs on engines and generators in both the shop and on customer sites.
• Perform basic troubleshooting for all equipment and provide detailed service reports and recommendations on repairs and upgrades.
• Use electrical and mechanical testing and calibrating equipment to diagnose and service equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Submit accurate service reports, timecards and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Operate and connect load banks in a test environment.
• Perform engine overhauls.
• Demonstrate safe and healthy work behaviors and practices at all times in support of Toromont’s Health and Safety Policy, Programs and initiatives.
Skills Required:
• Troubleshooting/diagnosing, repairing to Caterpillar quality standards
• Safety conscious with a diverse knowledge of Caterpillar products and systems
• A basic knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication
• Able to read and understand prints, drawings, and technical bulletins
• Analytical with knowledge of mechanics in electrical and hydraulic systems
• Customer centric with excellent relationship management
• Proven ability to complete repairs/service within established time guidelines in a busy, fast paced environment where priorities are constantly changing
• Self-directed team player with strong initiative, business acumen and integrity
• Focused, energetic, and organized with superior attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Cat systems (ET and SIS would be beneficial)
• Knowledge of competitors’ equipment would be an asset
• Willing to work flexible shifts to meet the demands of the business, including afternoon shifts
• Adaptable to on-call working schedules and willing to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to obtain Driver’s License.
Experience Required:
• 3-5 years of Caterpillar engine experience.
• Proven Cat engine experience with Cat C27, C32, 3500 and/or Cat 3600 and/or MAK and MWM engines is a “must have”, and other may include Cummins, Detroit, MTU, EMD, Aggreko, Eaton.
Education Required:
• Trade Diploma or College diploma or equivalent technical experience.
Wage & Hours: $ 46.90 per hour
• Number of hours per day: 8-12 hours
• Number of days per week: 4-7 days
• Number of hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Overtime starts after how many hours: after 40 hours weekly
• Shift rotation: as needed.
Benefits:
☒ Disability Insurance
☒ Dental Insurance
☒ Employer-Provided Pension
☒ Extended medical insurance (e.g. prescription drugs, paramedical services, medical services and equipment)
☒ Contingent wages (bonuses, premiums) / other benefits: As per Collective Agreement.
Type of Vacation:
☒ Days Number: 10 Vacation days pro-rated for days worked- As per Collective Agreement
☐ % Amount:
Anyone who is qualified and can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your application. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
To apply: Email: toromontjobs@iveygroup.ca