Maintenance and Reliability, Co-op Student

Trans Mountain; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Co-op Student at its Burnaby Terminal. This position offers hands-on experience in maintaining efficient operations and involves tasks like maintenance planning and performance tracking. The student will gain valuable insights into the energy industry while working in a fast-paced environment. Competitive hourly pay between $22.23 to $27.99 CAD is offered for this full-time position starting in January 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Experience with talented professionals

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of a relevant Engineering program.
• Previous experience in an industrial or field setting is an asset.
• High regard for safety and operational integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance planning to improve scheduling and reduce downtime.
• Assist with task coordination to make fieldwork more efficient.
• Help manage spare parts inventory and review stock levels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivation

Education

Post-secondary Engineering program (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Petroleum)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)

Job description

Overview

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state. Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets. As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

Maintenance and Reliability Co-op Student position

As a Maintenance and Reliability Co-op Student with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-paced team supporting operations at the Burnaby and Westridge Terminals. This position is based at our Burnaby Terminal. Term extension to 12 months is available.

The Co-Op student will receive a structured orientation, including safety training and guided site tours, to build familiarity with equipment, procedures, and the organization's maintenance and reliability practices.

The position will begin in January 2026 with a term length of 8 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Support maintenance planning by helping review and organize work orders to improve scheduling and reduce downtime across terminal operations.
• Assist with task coordination by grouping similar maintenance activities to make fieldwork more efficient and reduce travel time for technicians.
• Help create and update procedures and work packages for completing maintenance tasks, making it easier for teams to track and report work consistently.
• Contribute to schedule development by identifying which tasks need special planning (like equipment shutdowns) and helping align them with operational timelines.
• Support development of handover protocols between shift trade personnel to improve team communication
• Support equipment care programs by tracking lubrication schedules, calibration needs, and helping organize sampling and testing routines.
• Assist with performance tracking by collecting and analyzing data on equipment usage and maintenance trends and helping generate reports for review.
• Help manage spare parts inventory by reviewing stock levels and identifying frequently used items to ensure technicians have what they need when they need it.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary Engineering program (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Petroleum preferred), ideally in your 2nd or 3rd year of studies
• Previous experience in an industrial or field setting is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High regard for safety and operational integrity

Other Requirements and Information

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Travel required between Burnaby and Westridge Terminals; occasional offsite training or meetings

The expected pay range for this position is $22.23 to $27.99 CAD per hour.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French).

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.