Millwright

Woodfibre Management Ltd; Squamish; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodfibre Management Ltd is seeking a skilled Millwright to join the LNG project team in Squamish, BC. You will install, maintain, and repair rotating equipment on a live industrial site following safety codes and procedures.

The role requires BC Journeyman Millwright certification or Red Seal, 5–7 years in oil and gas, and the ability to work long hours, weekends, and in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• BC/Red Seal Millwright certification or equivalent required.
• 5–7 years of millwright experience in oil & gas including LNG plants.
• Experience with rotating equipment maintenance, pumps, compressors and turbines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance procedures prior to plant start-up.
• Participate in plant walkdowns covering rotating equipment scope.
• Verify installation and witness dynamic runs during commissioning.
• Troubleshoot rotating assets, pumps, fans, compressors and hydraulic systems.
• Assist pipefitters with blinding and pipe strain.
• Perform major overhauls of centrifugal compressors and replace dry gas seals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BC Journeyman Millwright Certification or Red Seal

Tools

Turbo machinery experience

Vibration certification (Level 1/2)

Rigging certification (asset)

Job description

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

The Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Millwright is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG's dynamic team, reporting directly to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. This is a hands‑on role involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of rotating equipment on industrial sites, all work is performed in accordance with applicable codes and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

• Prior to start-up of the plant, support the development of maintenance procedures
• Participate in plant walkdowns covering rotating equipment scope
• During Commissioning of the plant: verify installation and witness dynamic runs of rotating equipment
• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Troubleshooting rotating assets, compressors, pumps, fans, and hydraulic systems
• Assist pipefitters with blinding and pipe strain
• Repair valves, pumps, fans & compressors
• Perform Major overhauls of Centrifugal Compressors
• Replace Dry gas seals
• Conduct Alignments
• Work closely with all other trades to acquire the highest availability and reliability of our equipment
• Install, inspect and repair of mechanical and hydraulic components
• Preform predictive and preventive maintenance on, pumps, gearboxes, fin fans, loading arms, hydraulics, & compressors
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance (Examples: Lubrication, greasing, & vibration collection)
• Calculate loads and determine the appropriate rigging equipment and techniques for each task

HSSE

• 100% compliance with company HSE policies and guidelines
• Champion HSE as a member of the LNG Maintenance Team
• Timely intervention to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of personnel and plant
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to influence overall safety behavior in the plant
• Understanding of standard hand signals and communication protocols used when working with cranes and other lifting equipment

Required Experience

• British Columbia Journeyman Millwright Certification or Red Seal Journeyman
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a dual ticket (Millwright/Pipefitter or Millwright/Welder)
• 5-7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry such as LNG plants, Refining & Upgrading
• Turbo Machinery Experience would be an asset
• Level 1 or 2 Vibration certification would be an asset
• Knowledge of various rigging methods and techniques for lifting and moving heavy materials safely
• Ability to calculate loads and determine the appropriate rigging equipment and techniques for each task
• Experience with piping troubleshooting and resolving piping system leaks

Additional Requirements

• Master certification in Rigging would be an asset
• Ability to Support planned, unplanned Maintenance
• Ability to support Turnarounds
• Ability to work weekend and extended hours as required
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset
• Communication/interpersonal skills – Ability to respectfully interact with coworkers through to management
• Accepts responsibility and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and change priorities within tight time frames.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• The position is based on site in Squamish, BC (Project Site)

Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Hourly Rate: CAD $60/hr