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Air Products’ Edmonton HyCO facility is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rotating equipment and plant systems. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment while supporting reliability and safety in a demanding petrochemical environment.
The role requires a Journeyperson Millwright Red Seal, overtime willingness, and on-call rotation participation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.
Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with more than 85 years of experience serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets while generating a cleaner future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety comes first, diverse perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.