Millwright, Mechanical Technician

Plains All American Pipeline; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains Midstream Canada is looking for Mechanical Technicians (millwrights) to join their Fort Saskatchewan facility. Candidates will be responsible for the maintenance and reliability of rotating equipment, with a focus on preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. The role offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit plan, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Top-tier group benefit plan

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ ticketed experience required.
• Experience with pumps in a hydrocarbon processing facility preferred.
• Capable of lifting heavy components up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Oversee development of condition monitoring maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with teammates and site leadership for maintenance execution.

Skills

Mechanical seal troubleshooting/replacement

Time-management

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Certified Interprovincial Journeyperson—Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Tools

Shaft alignment systems

Vibration systems

Lube analysis systems

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 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

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