Heavy Duty Mechanic

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Position Title:

Heavy Duty Mechanic Technician

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

Pay Rate:

$34.37 - $50.55 per hour plus shift premium

Physical Location:

International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

To learn more about the Grande Prairie region, please visit: Work NW Alberta

The Job You Will Perform:

This position reports to the Maintenance Team in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill. It currently operates with approximately 380 mill employees in a high performance, results oriented environment.

Key Functions







The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for providing the necessary repair and preventative maintenance on mill’s transport and heavy equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Safety

- Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.

Maintain Equipment

- Participate in a team environment while maintaining a high level of precision on variety of equipment in all areas of the mill.

Perform Preventative Maintenance

- Perform Preventative maintenance work, complete work orders and PM routes as required by area of responsibility.
- Ability to develop a preventative maintenance mindset vs a reactionary

Failure Elimination

- Actively participate in the RCFA (Route Cause Failure Analysis) process for the mill.
- Perform surveys of failure causes related to lubrication on equipment using technical knowledge and equipment history to identify solutions to eliminate problems

Work Systems Improvements







- Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.

The Skills You Will Bring:

Core Competencies

- Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance
- Time Management – Planning and Organizing
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Decision Making and Judgment
- Communication
- Team Work

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

- High school diploma, GED, or trade school
- Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and on-call
- 5 years’ experience on Transport and Heavy Duty equipment
- Experience in reading manufacturers maintenance manuals
- Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues with bearings, gearboxes, hydraulic systems,





engine and transmissions, etc.
- Experience using a computer for troubleshooting, record keeping and documentation
- Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment
- Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction
- Ability to travel internationally if required.

Preferred qualifications include:

- Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic
- 5 years’ experience as a full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic journeyperson technician
- CVIP Certification/Experience
- Experience using SAP
- Ability to manage teams or crews
- Off-road experience






- Class 1 or 3 driver’s license
- Hydraulic experience

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

- Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
- Employer Paid Retirement Program, plus optional matching contributions
- Medical & Dental
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- On-site cafeteria

The Career You Will Build:

- Leadership training
- Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:







International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers,





tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

▶️ Heavy Duty Mechanic
🖊️ International Paper
📍 Grande Prairie