Heavy-Duty Mechanic Kuparuk Field Support Services Fleet Shop

About the position

The Heavy-Duty Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy construction vehicles and equipment. This position may supervise apprentice workers engaged in vehicle and equipment repair work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect heavy vehicles and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Proficient with CAT ET/ Cummins INSITE/ Volvo Prosis and TechTool.
• Proficient with emission after treatment, DEF dosing systems troubleshooting and repairs.
• Knowledge and experience with diesel EGR systems on class 8 truck and off-road equipment.
• Proficient in powertrain disassembling/assembling and failure analysis.
• Adjust, repair, and replace engines, fuel systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, suspension, steering, and transmissions.
• Disassemble and assemble vehicles and equipment parts using hoists, hand tools, pneumatic and electric tools, and instruments.
• Proficient with reading and understanding electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Proficient at cutting and installation of equipment and vehicle glass.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubrication and oil changes in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to diagnose and ensure operating efficiency.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and the general work area.
• Prepare and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Supervise apprentice workers engaged in heavy vehicle and equipment repair work.
• Support AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
• Other duties will be assigned to this position as needed.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid (U.S issued) Driver's License is required.
• A North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) safety training certification is required.
• The ability to work 84 hours a week on a 2x2 or 3x3 rotation is required.
• At least five (5) years of related training and experience repairing heavy construction vehicles and equipment such as but not limited to: Bulldozers, Dump-trucks, Front-end Loaders, Motor Graders, Tractor-trailers, Vac-trailers, Water-trucks, Scrapers, Aerial lifts, and hydraulic rough terrain Cranes from Grove, Link-Belt and/or Tadano is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Five (5) or more years of experience working as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic in the Oil and Gas industry, on the North Slope, and/or in the Arctic environment is preferred.
• Five (5) - ten (10) years of experience working on Caterpillar and Volvo heavy equipment as well as Cummins engines is preferred.
• A valid (U.S issued, Alaska compliant) Class A CDL is preferred.
• A current DOT Medical Card is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical plans through Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB).
• Dental and Vision Insurance: We offer two comprehensive dental plans.
• 401K: 401K plan up to 4% match with immediate vesting after 2 pay periods.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): All employees and their household have access to our EAP program.
• Additional Supplemental Insurance: Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal development through our ASPIRE Academy.