Millwright, Journeyman

Precision Drilling Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Journeyman Millwright to join their dynamic team in Calgary. This role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting oilfield rig machinery, ensuring high-quality and efficient project completion. You will work in a collaborative environment that values safety and personal well-being, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and contribute to a positive workplace culture. If you are a self-motivated individual with strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety, this position offers a rewarding career path with competitive benefits and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive time off packages

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Must hold Registered Red Seal Journeyman Millwright Certification.
• Completion of 72-month minimum experience and 9360 combined working hours.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot oilfield rig machinery.
• Align and test equipment; perform predictive maintenance.
• Read blueprints and operate machine tools for fabrication.

Skills

Mechanical Repair Principles

Safety Commitment

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Education or GED

Four-Year Apprenticeship in Millwrighting

Tools

Lathes

Grinders

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Rostel Industries, a division of Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership has an opening for a Journeyman Millwright, eager to roll up their sleeves and contribute to a lively work environment. This position will work out of Precision's Manufacturing Shop in Southeast Calgary.

Combined with a competitive remuneration package, you will enjoy the advantages of:

• An inclusive work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health, well-being, and family life!
• Precision offers competitive time off packages as applicable.

Summary

At Rostel Industries, Journeyman Millwrights are responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting oilfield rig machinery and mechanical equipment. The Journeyman Millwright is expected to act as a liaison to the Lead Hand to ensure that all products and projects are produced and completed in a high-quality and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of newly fabricated oilfield equipment
• Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances
• Align and test equipment and make any necessary adjustments
• Perform predictive and operational maintenance using procedures such as vibration analysis and follow through with repairing or replacing defective parts when necessary
• Service and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and programmable logic controls
• Conduct precision measurement and inspection of mechanical components
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Install, align, dismantle, and move stationary oilfield and mechanical equipment for repair according to layout plans using hand and power tools
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks, dollies, and forklifts to position machinery and parts during installation, set-up, and repair of machinery
• Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set-up of machinery
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
• Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations
• Apply mechanical repair principles and procedures to ensure that machinery runs properly
• Set up and adjust complex machinery for new patterns and products
• Confer with management to recommend equipment changes and modifications and evaluate new equipment
• Assist with standard shop housekeeping and upkeep on an ad hoc basis
• Participate in a safety-conscious environment
• Be motivated and possess good communication skills
• Maintain a positive attitude with the ability to work well with others and independently
• Produce quality products based on engineering drawings with minimal defects

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent attitude toward safety and demonstrated commitment to a safe work environment
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as follow the direction of supervisors
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to train and mentor apprentices
• Background in a service-oriented facility
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid understanding of OHS regulations, WHMIS, and the importance of PPE on the worksite

Education

• A High School Education or GED equivalent is required
• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in Millwrighting or Industrial Mechanics

Experience

• Completion of 72-month minimum experience and 9360 combined working hours
• Must hold Registered Red Seal Journeyman Millwright Certification
• 4+ Years of experience in an Industrial Mechanical capacity