Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright/Heavy Duty Mechanic)

Metro Vancouver; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal services provider is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for their operations in Burnaby. This role requires strong troubleshooting abilities and a solid background in mechanical maintenance. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, a Trades Qualification certificate, and at least four years of relevant experience. The position involves working with a variety of machinery and requires effective communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Skilled in using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to comprehend complex operations and theories.

Responsibilities

• Install and align machinery and equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul various types of equipment.
• Train and direct junior Mechanics in maintenance procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Machine fitting

Welding

Pipefitting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Trades Qualification certificate (Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright)

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Lathes

Torque wrenches

Gas cutting torches

Job description

Overview

Department: Liquid Waste Services
Employee Group: GVRDEU
Location: Lake City Operations Centre, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $47.88 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation
This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic who will complement our mechanical department with excellent troubleshooting skills and be able to work independently as well as cohesively with others safely in a team environment.

You are: a good natured, motivated, self-starting analytical thinker who takes pride in doing work safely and efficiently.

This role: This role description is representative of the position and is not to be considered all-inclusive.

• Installs and aligns machinery and equipment to specified tolerances.
• Maintains, repairs and overhauls equipment such as diesel/gas engines, electric generating units, high pressure gas and air compressors, gas and air blowers, large pumps, grinders, grit removal vortexes, conveyors, barminutors, reduction gears, heat exchangers, hand and pneumatic valves, overhead cranes, turbines, etc.
• Installs, maintains and services valves, meters, and various piping systems throughout the region.
• Installs, maintains and aligns all conveyor systems chains, sprockets, plates, pumps, drives and compressors.
• Services and maintains all internal combustion engines and keeps engine maintenance records.
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and takes remedial action on problems reported by Operators at different sites.
• Maintains records of completed jobs and shares expertise with Operators on serviced equipment.
• Trains and directs junior Mechanics in maintenance procedures.
• Maintains technical currency related to the trade.
• Assist welders with layout work and provides minor maintenance welding.
• Inventories materials and parts as required for various types of work.
• May act for supervisor as required.
• Works in compliance with all MVRD safety policies, procedures and WorkSafe BC regulations.

To be successful, you have:

• Grade 12 (or equivalent), plus appropriate Trades Qualification certificate (Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright)
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience and responsibility in the mechanical field involved in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of equipment.
• Skilled at machine fitting, welding and pipefitting and in the use of micrometers, verniers, gauges, lathes, tapers, reamers, milling machines, etc.
• Must have complete and thorough knowledge of the operation and repair of large pumps, diesels, dual fuel engines and their installation.
• Must be proficient in use of hand tools, power tools, shop tools, bench grinders, lathes, torque wrenches and gas cutting torches and have the ability to interpret blue prints.
• Demonstrated initiative and proven ability to work with minimal supervision and able to decide on best work methods to be used.
• Ability to comprehend complex operations and theories, requiring analytical skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be computer literate and able to use applications such as Word and Excel, including an ability to understand and apply Computerized Managed Maintenance System (CMMS) and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Considerable knowledge of the MVRD’s safety policies, procedures and WorkSafe BC regulations.
• Must participate in and develop Safe Work Procedures.
• Must possess reliable set of hand tools.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
• Ability to work shift work as required.
• Valid B.C driver’s license.