Maintenance Technician

Air Products; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental,

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Life Insurance and optional coverage

4% DCPP pension contribution

Company matched RRSP

Healthcare Spending Account

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Air Products in Edmonton's HyCO facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, fans, and related equipment in a 24/7 operation. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the role requires Journeyperson Millwright certification, Alberta Class 5 license, and at least four years in industrial plant maintenance.

Overtime and on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate (Red Seal) required.
• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and participate in on-call rotation.
• Minimum 4 years of industrial plant maintenance experience.
• Experience with rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, valves.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, fans, and related mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and piping systems.
• Support turnaround planning and coordinate contractor work as needed.
• Maintain maintenance records in SAP and manage spare parts inventory.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and site reliability initiatives.

Skills

Safety-minded

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Trade or Technical Degree

Journeyperson Millwright Certificate (Red Seal)

Alberta Driver's Licence (Class 5)

Tools

SAP PM

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Join our Edmonton HyCO facility as a Maintenance Technician and play a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a variety of rotating and mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, fans, and associated plant systems within a continuous petrochemical manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is ideal for a certified Journeyperson Millwright who thrives in a safety-driven, high-reliability operation and enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges while supporting plant reliability and operational excellence. This is a 24/7 operating facility; flexibility to work overtime and participate in a rotating on-call schedule is required.

What's In It For You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (on day 1 of employment)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life Insurance (Basic Life - Paid for by Air Products) & Optional Life Insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) at 4% of base pay
• Company matched RRSP plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform routine, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pumps, compressors, turbines, valves, fans, journal bearings, and related mechanical equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, piping, and associated plant systems
• Execute critical maintenance activities in accordance with Process Safety Management requirements
• Support high equipment reliability and plant availability through effective maintenance execution and planning feedback

Project & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate and supervise contractors, vendors, and technical specialists as assigned
• Support turnaround planning and execution activities across operating units
• Provide technical support for installation, assembly, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment and systems
• Serve as a key contact for external maintenance and service providers

Safety, Compliance & Team Collaboration

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to EH&S, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability teams to achieve plant objectives
• Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions when required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across production and office areas

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, and investigation findings using SAP
• Manage spare parts inventory and initiate purchasing requests as required
• Provide recommendations to improve preventive maintenance programs and site reliability
• Complete all required training and support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Trade or Technical Degree, Apprenticeship, or related mechanical training
• Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate (Red Seal)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and participate in an on-call rotation within a 24/7 operating environment

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of industrial plant maintenance experience
• Experience in petrochemical, chemical, oil and gas, manufacturing, power generation, or related process industries
• Experience maintaining compressors, multistage pumps, turbines, valves, fin fans, and rotating equipment
• Strong troubleshooting, fault isolation, and root cause analysis capabilities
• Proficiency with SAP PM and Microsoft Office applications
• CAD and mechanical drawing experience considered an asset
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and safety-focused mindset

Working Conditions

• Continuous process manufacturing environment
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions year-round
• Exposure to elevated noise levels requiring appropriate PPE
• Work at heights and operate company-supplied mobile equipment as required
• Occasional travel to U.S. facilities for training or operational support

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position and requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and may be subject to ongoing testing in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

Air Products offers a competitive salary, extensive health benefits package, company paid pension and company matched RRSP plans.

Westrive to be inclusiveof the diversity of our employees,invest in their developmentandfoster a collaborative and respectful work environmentwhereall employeesfeel like theybelong and matter.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. We are an Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background. In accordance with AODA, applicants with disability requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.

Due to Canadian Immigration regulations, we are only able to consider applications from Canadian citizens or other individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.