Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Are you meticulous, curious, and passionate about heavy machinery? At Davie, you will participate in assembling strategic components that power the country’s largest ships. As Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will be responsible for installing, assembling, adjusting, and fastening mechanical components related to piping, ventilation, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), marine mechanics, and metal cabinetry systems. You will read plans and work orders, handle workshop assembly, perform pressure tests, adjust mechanical equipment, operate forklifts or trucks, and actively participate in the commissioning of systems aboard ships.

Compensation:

• $34.64/hour for the first 1,000 hours, then a rate of $38.49/hour.
• Overtime paid at double time.

Work Schedule

• Day: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day
• Evening: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day + $2.00/hour premium
• Weekend: 3-day workweek, 12 hours per day + $2.50/hour premium
• Frigate premium (military vessel): $1.25/hour regardless of shift.

You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits :

• Comprehensive insurance: health, disability, dental, vision, health spending account
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine
• Paid time off (2 floating days + 2 days for family obligations)
• Paid holidays during site closure
• Retirement plan
• Positive work environment supported by the employer
• Free on-site parking

At Davie, we know that moving is a big change. To welcome you to the region, we offer a relocation allowance for unionized production and maintenance employees: up to $2,500 for a single person or couple, and $4,000 for a family. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process. We want your arrival to be simple and worthy of this new beginning.

Requirements

DEP in Heavy Machinery, Marine Mechanics, or Plumbing-Heating (pipefitting)

Successful completion of the security clearance process required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (minimum 5 years of continuous residence in Canada with no interruption longer than 6 consecutive months)

Davie looks forward to meeting you.

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