Millwright, Mechanical Technician

Plains All American; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains All American seeks a Millwright, Mechanical Technician for their Fort Saskatchewan facility. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing rotating equipment, adhering to safety regulations, and collaborating with teammates. Ideal candidates will have extensive mechanical experience, knowledge of equipment, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Top-tier benefits program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of rotating equipment required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment faults.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

Skills

Mechanical Seal Troubleshooting

Hazard Identification

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Certified Interprovincial Journeyperson—Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Tools

Vibration Systems

Lube Analysis Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Millwright, Mechanical Technician role at Plains All American

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Millwright, Mechanical Technician role at Plains All American

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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 seeking two Mechanical Technicians (millwrights) for our Plains Fort Saskatchewan (PFS) facility outside of Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Team Lead, Mechanical Maintenance, you will be responsible for the efficiency, reliability and proactive care of assets. Focused on rotating equipment primarily, the successful candidates will also complete preventive maintenance, troubleshoot faults, complete repairs, and lead major equipment replacements and installations.

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

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, practices, and standards.
• Collaborate with teammates, partner crafts, process operations, engineers, coordinators, site leadership and contractors.
• Oversee development and improvement of condition monitoring maintenance programs for rotating equipment (PDM technologies including vibration concepts and applications, lubricant collection/analysis, thermography, ultrasonic).
• Demonstrate adequate preparation, efficient time management, hazard identification/mitigation, equipment care, tool care, and good housekeeping habits while executing tasks.
• Develop, review, and maintain all required maintenance procedures for safe and repeatable execution.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications (isometrics, P&IDs, joint integrity standards).
• Liaise with engineering and operations and participate in continuous improvement of work processes and work execution to influence quality outcomes.
• Repair and install new equipment.
• Support large projects and turnaround scopes as required.
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., forklift, man-lift, picker truck) as required.
• Provide support during non-standard business hours as appropriate.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Certified Interprovincial Journeyperson—Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
• Minimum 5 years’ ticketed experience required
• Experience with pumps and pumping systems (centrifugal/PD) in a hydrocarbon processing facility preferred
• Category I vibration and lubrication certification considered assets
• In-depth knowledge of rotating equipment (multi-stage pumps, gearboxes, fans, motors, compressors) required
• Competent with mechanical seal troubleshooting/replacement
• Advanced proficiency with shaft alignment systems, measuring tools, vibration systems, lube analysis systems, shop tools
• Self-starter, highly motivated and willing to share knowledge and skills with peers
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Intermediate 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.
• Capable of lifting heavy components up to 50lbs, climb ladders and work in tight spaces
• Permanent residency within 120 km of the PFS facility.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s requirement to be clean shaven to ensure proper fit of emergency PPE.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing. #Plains
  
  

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. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, visit our dedicated Sustainability page

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.

By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. Learn more.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Plains All American by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Mechanical Technician” roles.

Catalyst Changers- Vessel Entry Technicians

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada 4 months ago

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada 3 weeks ago

Industrial Mechanical Technicians- Millwrights

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$75,000.00-CA$95,000.00 1 month ago

Assembly & Repair Technician (I-III) - Artificial Lift

Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic - Truck & Trailer

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada 4 days ago

Service Technician - Field - Material Handling/Forklift

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada 2 weeks ago

Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area 5 days ago

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada 21 hours ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$46.00-CA$46.00 3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada CA$40.00-CA$45.00 19 hours ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.