Equipment Testing Technician

EQUIPMENT TESTING TECHNICIAN

Collicutt Energy Services is a solutions-driven engine company specializing in custom manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and maintenance across multiple industries. We pride ourselves on safety, respect, accountability, and continuous learning. As a growing organization with a family-style culture, we offer strong career growth and meaningful work that directly supports the evolving energy sector.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Equipment Testing Technician to join our Red Deer team. This role focuses on operating and testing natural gas/diesel engines, frac equipment, and compressors, while maintaining a safe and efficient test environment. You’ll troubleshoot, complete technical reports, and collaborate closely with service and parts teams.

What You’ll Do

- Operate natural gas and diesel engines, frac pumping equipment, and high-pressure gas compressors

- Perform troubleshooting on engines, generators, pumps, transmissions, and compressors

- Complete inspection, commissioning, and performance test reports

- Manage test stand bookings and communicate repair needs

- Train apprentices and support customer-witnessed equipment testing

- Create/manage work orders, quotes, change orders, and invoices

- Support mechanical shop tasks when test stand work is low

What You Bring

Required:

- Minimum 3 years operating or maintaining frac equipment

- Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, and electrical aptitude

- Ability to read technical drawings

- Solid computer skills (email, Word, engine diagnostic software)

- Experience with CAT and Cummins software

- Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 60 lbs

- Strong communication, organization, and initiative

- Commitment to Collicutt’s core values: safety, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement

Preferred:

- HET Apprentice/Journeyman

- Experience with drilling rigs, frac, or plant operations

- SAP experience

- Proven training/mentorship experience

Working Conditions

- Shop environment

- Occasional weekends and evenings based on customer needs

- Hands-on mechanical and testing work with heavy equipment

Why Join Collicutt

- Competitive wages

- Comprehensive group benefits

- RRSP matching

- Referral bonuses

- Apprenticeship support & course reimbursements

Apply today!

Send your resume to hr@collicutt.com with Equipment Testing Technician in the subject line or apply directly through Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Red Deer, AB T4P 3R4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- operating or maintaining frac equipment: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Trade Certificate (preferred)

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person