Journeyman Millwright

Keyera; Redcliff; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Competitive benefits

Career development

Collaborative culture

Community impact

Job summary

Keyera is seeking a skilled Millwright for a two-year contract at our Empress Plant in Alberta. You will install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rotating and stationary mechanical equipment essential for safe and reliable operations.

The role requires a Journeyman Millwright ticket, strong mechanical troubleshooting, and the ability to read drawings and specs. You will work with operations, maintenance, and contractors while following strict safety and permit procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of gas plant operations experience.
• Journeyman Millwright ticket required.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, manuals, and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including hazard assessment, permitting, and lockout procedures.
• Committed team player with ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Must wear respiratory protection equipment.
• Subject to pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rotating and stationary mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with work plans, procedures, and equipment specifications.
• Diagnose equipment issues and recommend practical, timely repairs to improve reliability and minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, and maintenance records.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and rigging equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate equipment condition, work status, and follow-up requirements.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel to coordinate safe equipment shutdowns and start-ups.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including permit and lockout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Gas plant ops

Journeyman Millwright

Maintenance & repair

Troubleshooting

Technical drawings

Safety & lockout

Team player

Documentation skills

Communication

Job description

Why Keyera?

Keyera Career Opportunity

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Why Keyera?

At Keyera, people are at the heart of how we do business. You’ll join a collaborative, values-driven workplace where people care about one another, meaningful work matters and you have opportunities to learn, contribute and grow. Here, you can bring your experience and ideas to the table, build strong relationships and continue developing throughout your career.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Competitive total rewards that recognize your contribution and support your wellbeing
• Benefits that support you and your family, with options designed to meet different needs
• Paid vacation so you can recharge and enjoy time away from work
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career, with experiences that help you build your skills and capabilities
• A culture built on relationships, collaboration and shared success, where people work together and support one another
• Meaningful work that contributes to our business and the communities where we operate
• The opportunity to make an impact, bringing your experience, ideas and perspective to the work you do.

Benefits, programs and other offerings may vary by position, work location and employee group.

THE POSITION

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Millwright for a two-year contract position based in our Empress Plant located 120KMs outside of Medicine Hat, Alberta. In this role, you will support the safe, reliable operation of industrial equipment by performing installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work. The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical knowledge, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to daily operations.

RESPONSBILITIES

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rotating and stationary mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with work plans, procedures, and equipment specifications.
• Diagnose equipment issues and recommend practical, timely repairs to improve reliability and minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, and maintenance records.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and rigging equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate equipment condition, work status, and follow-up requirements.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel to coordinate safe equipment shutdowns and start-ups.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including permit and lockout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with gas plant operations.
• Valid Journeyman Millwright ticket is required.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and equipment specifications.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including hazard assessment, permitting, and lockout procedures.
• Committed team player with ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• This role requires the candidate to wear respiratory protective equipment. As per Alberta OHS 250(2), the candidate must ensure an adequate seal where the face piece of the equipment seals to the skin of the face.
• This role is subject pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing and ongoing compliance with the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Posting Expiry Date

Nov 1, 2026

At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.

If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.