Mechanical Technician

Trans Mountain Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans Mountain Corporation seeks a Mechanical Maintenance (Millwright) Technician to ensure the safe operation and integrity of equipment in a dynamic environment. The technician will perform maintenance tasks, participate in emergency response, and liaise with multiple technical groups while promoting safety and teamwork. This position offers competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities in a committed work environment that values inclusion and safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits programs

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Welding and pipefitting experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility rotating equipment including motors and valves.
• Document mechanical maintenance for system reliability.
• Support Emergency Response initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School completion

Journeyman Certificate (Red Seal Millwright)

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

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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. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, 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.

A Trans Mountain Mechanical Maintenance (Millwright) Technicianwill be expected to provide Operational Support in a multi-skilled work environment that promotes public safety, environmental stewardship, and pipeline integrity. In this role, the Mechanical Technician would be responsible for ensuring maximum up-time availability of the pipeline pumping equipment and components and the day-to-day safe remote operations of the pipeline. A Trans Mountain MechanicalTechnician will also provide Operational & Emergency Response support to ensure public safety, environmental stewardship, and integrity compliance.

The Mechanical Maintenance (Millwright) Technician will follow a shift-schedule of 8.58 Hours per shift with every second Friday off, on a straight day rotation. This position will be based at the Edmonton Terminal and will report to the Manager, Edmonton Terminal.

Job Duties associated with this position include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain facility rotating equipment, motors, pumps, valves, mechanical seals, samplers, mixers, thermal relief valves, full flow relief valves, flow meters, and all related mechanical equipment.
• Perform and document Mechanical Maintenance as defined by asset maintenance tracking software, ensuring system reliability and integrity.
• Analyze, interpret, and utilize the information contained in SCADA, HMI displays and P&ID drawings to ensure the safe operation of facilities.
• Support Emergency Response initiatives and be required to take training in these areas.
• Provide Operational support to ensure throughput and system reliability.
• Assisting other technical groups as needed, including, but not limited to, maintenance and operations.
• Participate in Emergency response exercises and scenarios.
• Provide contractor oversight and monitoring.

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• High School completion.
• Journeyman Certificate (Red Seal Millwright and or TQ endorsement) is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in an industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to troubleshoot rotating equipment.
• Welding and pipefitting experience would be an asset.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems would be an asset.
• Process Control and Hydro Test familiarity would be an asset.
• Commissioning and Start-Up experience would be an asset.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Availability to be on call as part of an on-call rotation.
• Proficient in Microsoft D365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Support Overtime as required.

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.

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;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• 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.