Facilities Technician - Specialist

Randstad Canada; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas sector is looking for a Mechanical Technician (Red Seal Millwright) to join their Equipment Repair Services team. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting critical mechanical assets that are vital to pipeline operations. This role involves hands-on work with compressors, engines, and other machinery, aiming to prevent downtime and enhance efficiency. If you're a skilled problem-solver with a passion for precision mechanics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Dynamic work environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Experience with centrifugal compressors and industrial engines.
• Red Seal Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment including compressors and engines.
• Maintain dry gas seals and oversee lubrication skids.
• Execute safety protocols and ensure compliance with operational standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Precision mechanics

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Red Seal Certification

Journeyman Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Millwright / Industrial Mechanic – Keep Operations Running Smoothly!

Are you a skilled problem-solver with a passion for precision mechanics? As a Mechanical Technician (Red Seal Millwright) in our Equipment Repair Services team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely maintenance of vital mechanical assets that power pipeline operations.

What You'll Be Working On :

Diagnosing, repairing, and optimizing centrifugal compressors, gearboxes, and pumps (pneumatic / hydraulic) to keep systems performing at their best.

Maintaining dry gas seals, industrial engines (CAT, Waukesha, etc.), jet engines, and power turbines to ensure maximum reliability.

Overseeing the upkeep of fans, coolers, and lubrication skids for smooth, uninterrupted operation.

Working hands-on with critical equipment to prevent downtime and enhance overall efficiency.

Why You'll Love This Role :

You'll tackle complex mechanical challenges, making an impact every day.

Be part of a dynamic team that values precision, expertise, and innovation.

A fast-paced role with plenty of opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career.

If you thrive on hands-on work and keeping essential machinery running at peak performance, this role is for you! Ready to put your mechanical expertise to work? Let’s build a stronger, more efficient future together.

Advantages

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Safe execution of day-to-day activities in the Shop and the Field.
• Ensuring all paperwork and risk evaluation is completed before starting any task (FLHA, JSA, Hot Work Permit)
• Ensuring the proper PPE is in place before any work is started and all workers in the area are aware of the risks
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams, shop drawings, specifications, and maintenance manuals is required.
• Must be able to operate hand tools and power tools as needed.
• Ability to use accurate measuring tools such as Vernier's, micrometers, bore gauges, dials, etc.,
• Inspection, teardown and assembly of components required for overhaul or repair
• Safe use & execution of rigging for the movement of equipment around the shop
• Troubleshooting equipment during bench commissioning or function testing
• Participation in Root Cause Failure Analysis of equipment when required
• Uses industry best practices to solve problems and repair assets
• Crating & Preservation activities are adhered to for long term asset storage
• Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. This includes working closely with peers, engineers, managers, project stakeholders, etc. to achieve results in a timely fashion
• Must have the ability to work with others in a team environment including mentoring and sharing knowledge with apprentices and co-workers.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision to complete tasks assigned in a quality and timely manner.
• Must be able to use Microsoft office suite including word, outlook, excel and mobile communication devices.
• Must hold a valid Class 5 driver's license (cannot be a graduated license) with proven good driving record (abstract required).
• Must have effective time management skills to ensure training, expenses and timesheets are kept up to date.
• Ensures that equipment, workspaces, and tools supplied by company are used for their intended purposes and are maintained in a safe working order.
• Equipment, workspaces and tools are put away clean and housekeeping practices are always adhered to
• This is an overtime eligible position and workers should be ready and willing to work overtime as needed. This can include longer days, weekends and holidays.
• Workers are eligible to support Field outages, when required, and should be prepared to travel for up to 10 days at a time. This will account for 15% or less of the worker’s time.

Qualifications

Preferred Candidate Experience

• Oil and Gas Industry experience 5 years + in Journeymen Position
• Dual Trade Red Seal in Heavy Duty Mechanic or Machinist
• Experience with large centrifugal compressors (Siemens, Nuovo Pignone, Solar, etc.,)
• Experience with CAT & Waukesha recip. engine overhaul
• Overhead crane and forklift experience an asset.
• Experience balancing shafts and rotating components an asset but not required

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [emailprotected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.