Millwright

Plains All American Pipeline; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their dedicated Operations team. This role involves performing essential mechanical maintenance on pipeline facilities, ensuring safety and reliability in operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical systems, troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety. With a competitive wage and top-tier benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of excellence. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Top-tier group benefits

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education and certified as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on mechanical equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Operate heavy equipment and assist with audits and inspections as needed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Inventory management

Basic electrical knowledge

Education

Grade 12 education

Certified Interprovincial Journeyperson

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer-based maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

Plains is currently looking to fill the position of Mechanical Technician (millwright) for our Plains Petroleum Transmission Company (PPTC) pipeline system. Reporting to the Team Lead and working out of our Fort Whyte facility near Winnipeg, Manitoba, you will be responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on our facilities, including the pipeline and associated assets. You will be subject to call outs for service work as well as emergency response.

Plains provides a competitive wage and top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents. New employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, install, inspect, troubleshoot (test, operate), and/or repair stationary and rotating mechanical equipment in accordance with training, design parameters, instructions, assignments, schedules, and priorities set by the manager.
• Assure equipment reliability and ensure work is compliant with requirements applicable to skilled trade.
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., forklift, man-lift, picker truck) as required.
• Provide technical input and assist with scope development for operations, projects, and turnarounds, as required.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance, repair, and modification of equipment and associated mechanical items and complete test and maintenance reports as prescribed.
• Review and evaluate original equipment and manufacturer manuals, blueprints, schematics, and control and process documentation (e.g., piping and instrumentation diagrams, process flow diagrams) to synthesize and integrate into test and maintenance procedures.
• Monitor, detect, log, resolve, and/or escalate operational, environmental, and safety issues, including equipment and material deficiencies, as prescribed.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels (i.e., equipment, materials/supplies) and documentation as required and prescribed; ensure procured equipment meets standards of design and performance.
• Create and maintain records and documentation and submit work orders, requests, and reports as required.
• Ensure work area is maintained in a clean and orderly condition as prescribed.
• Assist with audits, non-routine inspections, and lessons learned as required.
• Demonstrate competency and assist with functional competency assessments as prescribed.
• Help optimize production, shift handover, and safety meetings.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Certified Interprovincial Journeyperson—Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
• Working knowledge of engine and pump operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Line locating, pigging, and pipefitting experience considered strong assets.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, tolerances, clearances, and related operating parameters.
• Basic electrical knowledge required; understanding of welding procedures an asset.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) and ability to complete computer-based training.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills as well as ability to work alone and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and interpret equipment manuals, service notices, and related electronic communication and data.
• Organized and able to keep records and manage time efficiently; experience using computer-based maintenance management systems (CMMS) an asset.
• Able to occasionally lift or carry moderately heavy equipment or parts and position them during maintenance activities.
• Able to work in confined spaces (stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing) and walk distances in all types of terrain.
• Able to work outdoors in extremes of heat and cold.
• Permanent residency within 100 km of the Fort Whyte facility.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.