Journeyman Millwright

Weir Minerals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options

RRSP contributions

15 days Paid Time Off in first year

Paid Statutory Holidays

Job summary

Weir Minerals in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Millwright for onsite work focused on the assembly, repair, and troubleshooting of pumps and rotating equipment. The ideal candidate will have a millwright certification and 3-4 years of experience. Responsibilities include equipment inspections, precision alignments, and collaboration with engineers. Weir promotes a safety-first culture and offers competitive compensation along with health benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years journeyman millwright experience, especially with pumps and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read engineer drawings and wiring schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, and repair pumps and rotating equipment.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues to ensure operational reliability.
• Perform precision alignments and conduct equipment testing.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with engineers and trades.
• Occasionally travel for pump commissioning and service work.
• Commit to zero harm safety behaviors.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Equipment Assembly & Repair

Alignment & Testing

Collaboration & Communication

Safety Commitment

Education

Millwright certification or Red Seal certification

Job description

Location

Calgary, AB

Onsite, Day Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) with occasional weekend work

Overview

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Assembly & Repair: Disassemble, inspect, and repair pumps, gearboxes, valves, and other rotating mineral processing equipment primarily in the shop environment. Daily tasks include assembling skid packages involving gearboxes, electric motors, and pumps.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve mechanical issues with equipment, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency. Success means minimal downtime and high-quality repairs.
• Alignment & Testing: Perform precision alignments of motors, gearboxes, and pumps, and conduct pneumatic and hydro pressure testing to verify equipment integrity.
• Collaboration & Communication: Liaise effectively with engineers, management, and trades colleagues to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities.
• Field Service Support: Occasionally travel to customer sites for pump commissioning and field service work.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Qualifications

Must-haves

• Millwright certification with inter-provincial tickets or Red Seal certification in Alberta.
• Minimum 3-4 years of ticketed journeyman millwright experience, particularly in assembly, repair, and overhaul of pumps and mechanical rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and understand assembly packages, engineer drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently and follow procedures with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with balancing and alignments on equipment.
• Knowledge of submersible electric pumps and slurry pump systems.
• Exposure to pump/barge systems, cyclone clusters, and large fabrications.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to safety.

Why join Weir

We live our values – safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• RRSP contributions
• 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
• Paid Statutory Holidays