Facilities Technician (Intermediate)

BuzzClan; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BuzzClan is seeking an entry-level facilities technician to support a live Coastal Gas Link gas facility in Kitimat, BC. The position emphasizes yard and site cleanliness, general facility tasks, and delegated field support.

The role is onsite with 75% time at Kitimat and potential field work across the CG Link footprint as experience grows. Training and mentorship are provided to develop toward pipeline, instrumentation, and controls roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial working environment experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform general facility tasks.
• High school diploma.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience working safely around energized industrial equipment and following site safety procedures.
• Ability to perform general facility maintenance, yard cleanliness, site support, and delegated work under the direction of senior technicians.
• Ability to work in a live, operating gas facility and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to develop toward mechanical, pipeline, instrumentation & controls, measurement, or field operations.
• Ability to complete approximately 25% administrative/site documentation.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a small experienced field team.
• Local to Kitimat or Terrace, BC, or willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not provided.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work a standard 40-hour work week with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• yard/site cleanliness and general facility tasks
• delegated field support to senior technicians
• support a small experienced field team on site

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong English communication

Valid driver’s license

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP or similar work management systems

Job description

Location: Kitimat, BC (Terrace, BC also acceptable)

Duration: 12 Months – Strong possibility of conversion to permanent

Work Arrangement: Onsite / Field-Based

Interview: Phone/Video Call followed by In-Person

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years of industrial working environment experience – Must Have
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on ability to perform general facility and site tasks – Must Have
• High school diploma – Must Have
• Valid driver's license – Must Have
• Experience working safely around energized industrial equipment and following site safety procedures.
• Ability to perform general facility maintenance, yard cleanliness, site support, and delegated work under the direction of senior technicians.
• Ability to work effectively in a live, operating gas facility and follow established operational and safety procedures.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop toward mechanical, pipeline, instrumentation & controls, measurement, or field operations career paths.
• Ability to complete approximately 25% administrative/site documentation responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from senior technicians and supporting a small experienced field team.
• Must be local to Kitimat or Terrace, BC, or willing to self‑relocate; relocation assistance is not provided.
• Strong English communication skills – Must Have
• Ability to work a standard 40-hour work week with occasional overtime based on operational requirements.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

• Started or currently pursuing a trade/apprenticeship.
• Technical, maintenance, mechanical, or operations‑related training.
• Prior experience in oil & gas, forestry, aluminum, manufacturing, welding, or other industrial environments.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar work management systems.
• Prior office, administrative, or documentation experience.
• Experience working around gas facilities, pipelines, metering stations, or other energy infrastructure.
• H2S Alive, First Aid, or gas detection certifications – preferred but not required, as training will be provided during onboarding.
• Experience using a company vehicle or working across multiple industrial field locations.

Role Highlights

• Entry‑level facilities technician opportunity, approximately equivalent to a 2nd-year apprentice.
• Supports a small, experienced team at a live Coastal Gas Link gas facility.
• Primary responsibilities include yard/site cleanliness, general facility tasks, and delegated field support.
• Approximately 75% of the role is based at the Kitimat location, with potential field work across the broader Coastal Gas Link footprint as experience develops.
• Company pool vehicle may become available as the technician gains experience and demonstrates comfort with the role.
• Strong development opportunity with mentorship toward pipeline, instrumentation & controls/measurement, mechanical, or field operations career paths.