AltaGas - Millwright/Heavy-Duty Mechanic - RIPET

AltaGas Ltd.; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off starting day one

Job summary

AltaGas Ltd. is seeking a Millwright/Heavy-Duty Mechanic to support the RIPET facility in Prince Rupert, BC. The role focuses on maintaining rotating equipment, performing repairs, and advancing reliability initiatives in a safety-first environment.

You will work four 10-hour days per week, with a strong emphasis on planning, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with Operations. A Red Seal Journeyman Millwright certification and 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification required for millwright/HD mechanic.
• 5+ years of heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with rotating equipment and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair site mechanical equipment (compressors, pumps, valves, motors).
• Use Maximo for maintenance planning and work orders.
• Coordinate suppliers and service providers for repairs.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance at the RIPET facility.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Support procurement with maintenance parts purchases.
• Maintain plant and warehouse cleanliness and safety practices.
• Communicate technical needs with Operations and Supervisors.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Maintenance planning

Maximo software

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

Red Seal Journeyman Millwright certification

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

AltaGas - Millwright/Heavy-Duty Mechanic - RIPET

AltaGas is seeking a Millwright/Heavy-Duty Mechanic to support mechanical maintenance activities at the RIPET Facility reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator, this role will focus on maintaining rotating equipment, performing repairs, and supporting reliability initiatives across the facility.

Your primary focus will be to ensure all work aligns with AltaGas’ Core Values: safety, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and learning. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This position is based full-time in Prince Rupert, BC, and follows a Monday to Thursday schedule, consisting of four 10-hour workdays per week.

You Will:

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair all site mechanical equipment such as compressors, pumps, piping, bearings, valves, filters, rail equipment, offloading equipment, air coolers, facility vehicles, firewater equipment, motors, and marine loading equipment.
• Utilize the Maximo Maintenance software system to its full capabilities.
• Coordinate suppliers and service providers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance at the RIPET Facility.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Assist with plant and warehouse cleanliness, painting, and organization.
• Provide support to the procurement group regarding purchasing of maintenance parts and equipment.
• Complete maintenance on a daily basis and troubleshoot plant issues.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, safety, and environmental standards.
• Install instrument tubing and small diameter pressure piping.
• Assist other Tradespeople as required.
• Communicate and work with Operations on any technical requirements.
• Perform tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

You Have:

• Red Seal Journeyman Millwright or Heavy-Duty Mechanic certification.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Experience with Maximo and maintenance planning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong safety awareness and communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License requied

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary of $70.53/ hour for this position, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. AltaGas is also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off starting on day one.

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For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person’s ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.