Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, Operations & Mechanical (ASOM), the HVAC-R Technician is an integral team member of the Rocky Mountaineer Operations and Mechanical team. The HVAC-R Technician will be responsible for the safe inspection, maintenance, and repair of the HVAC and refrigeration equipment on Rocky Mountaineer’s facilities and assets.

As a Rocky Mountaineer team member, you will be working alongside a diverse group of people who are committed to working together, supporting our values, and ensuring we are always on brand as a world class luxury rail tour company.

This position is deemed Safety Critical and pre-employment testing will be required. Final candidates must successfully pass a safety critical medical exam and will undergo medical monitoring as prescribed by Transport Canada.

What we offer:

• A one time signing bonus of $10,000.00 will be offered (conditions will apply)
• Competitive Wage (additional shift differentials)
• Flexible Schedules & Work/Life Balance (3×12 hr shifts in summer & 4x10hr shift in winter)
• Company Paid Tools & Safety Gear
• Complimentary Rail Passes
• Company Paid Tools & Safety Equipment
• Friends & Family Discounts for rail journeys and merchandise
• 100% employer paid extended health and dental and vision
• Employer RRSP Matching Program
• Bonus Program
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• High performing and supportive team
• Fun team events like BBQ and carwash fundraiser, golf tournaments, annual Christmas party, family Christmas train, and more!

Key Areas of Accountability 

• Maintain and repair all HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Execute regular equipment inspections to verify equipment and systems are operating optimally
• Monitor, troubleshoot, replace, and calibrate and program controls
• Maintain associated electrical and electronic controls
• Update documentation (drawings, specifications, ODS logs, etc.) related to HVAC services
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
• Troubleshoot diverse equipment types and support cross functional trade defect repairs
• Willingness to participate in personal development company initiatives

Education, Certification, Licenses 

• Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic Qualification
• High School Diploma
• First Aid Level 1 Certification is an asset
• Valid Driver’s License
• Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe heavy equipment operations such as forklifts, cranes, etc.
• Qualification and/or proven knowledge in safe small hand tool handling such as grinders, drills, etc.
• Understanding of other trades such as electrical and plumbing is an asset

Experience/Skills

• Experience in 120, 208, 240, and 480-volt AC systems and 24vDC systems
• Experience with heating and refrigeration in commercial building and mobile equipment industries is preferred
• Hot gas bypass systems knowledge and experience

Work Environment

• May require occasional travel
• Physical demands may require lifting to 80 lbs. on occasion
• Rail industrial site that requires walking and sitting throughout the day
• 24/7 operation that may require varied work schedules
• Indoor/outdoor working environment

Rocky Mountaineer (RM) is committed to the safety and health of our team members through providing a safe working environment. As a federally regulated transportation organization, we have a duty to comply with all applicable legislative requirements.

Please reference “mytrades.ca” in your application to this job posting!