Construction & Maintenance Technician

Ph7-Technologies-Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP equity

Performance-based bonuses

Extended health and dental coverage

Three weeks paid vacation

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician at pH7 Technologies will serve at Plant 101 facility in South Burnaby, focusing on equipment reliability, maintenance execution, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and document asset history using MaintainX, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project teams.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, Heavy Duty Mechanic, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance, construction, manufacturing, or process plant experience.
• Experience with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, agitators, valves, piping systems, tanks, motors, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading field work and coordinating contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures in industrial processing environments.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Execute corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical process equipment and facility systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders, inspections, and documentation within MaintainX while maintaining accurate asset history and maintenance records.
• Support development and continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs.
• Identify chronic equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Support PM optimization and maintenance planning initiatives.
• Support construction, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Coordinate contractors and support project handovers.
• Provide technical mentorship and support collaboration between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project teams.

Skills

Red Seal Millwright

5+ years industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings & P&IDs

Leadership of field work

Valid Driver's License

CMMS familiarity

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Positioned at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and critical resource recovery, pH7 Technologies is tackling urgent global challenges in mining and metal recycling by providing innovative closed-loop metal extraction processes. We are a dynamic, fast-paced company driven by a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our team is committed to attracting and retaining top, diverse talent who share our vision of building a better, cleaner planet.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting equipment reliability, maintenance execution, operational uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives at pH7 Technologies Plant 101 facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of plant equipment and facility systems through hands-on maintenance execution, troubleshooting, root cause problem solving, preventive maintenance development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project teams, the Maintenance Technician will help maximize equipment uptime, improve asset performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and support the long-term development of the maintenance and reliability program.

As operations continue to grow, the successful candidate should be willing and capable of supporting future afternoon or alternate shift operations while providing technical leadership and maintenance support.

What You’ll Do

• Execute corrective, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical process equipment and facility systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders, inspections, and documentation within MaintainX while maintaining accurate asset history and maintenance records.
• Support development and continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs.
• Identify chronic equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Support PM optimization and maintenance planning initiatives.
• Support construction, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Coordinate contractors and support project handovers.
• Provide technical mentorship and support collaboration between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project teams.

What You’ll Need

• Red Seal Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, Heavy Duty Mechanic, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance, construction, manufacturing, or process plant experience.
• Experience with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, agitators, valves, piping systems, tanks, motors, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Experience leading field work and coordinating contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures in industrial processing environments.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

How You’ll Stand Out

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to proactive maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Working Hours & Environment

This is a full-time role at pH7 Technologies’ facility in South Burnaby, reporting to the Construction & Maintenance Manager. Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages that scale with seniority, including ESOP equity and performance-based bonuses.
• Employer-funded comprehensive extended health and dental coverage.
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.

All applicants will be required to participate in a criminal history and credit history background check as part of the onboarding process. All employment offers at pH7 Technologies are contingent upon successfully completing and passing these checks.

pH7 Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace that values the unique backgrounds, talents, and perspectives of all individuals. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and welcome those who bring diverse ideas and contributions to our team.