Millwright - Water Treatment

Conuma Resources; Tumbler Ridge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Extended health and dental

Paid vacation

Job summary

Conuma Resources is seeking a Red Seal Millwright to install, repair, and maintain mechanical systems in our water treatment facilities. The role requires 12-hour shifts in a 7x7 rotation and a strong safety mindset.

You will diagnose issues, reference blueprints, and work with maintenance and operations teams to keep plant reliability at peak levels. Candidates should have 4–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, Grade 12, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as millwright in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written).
• Willingness to work 12‑hour shifts on a 7x7 rotation.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical water treatment equipment.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
• Diagnose problems using blueprints and manuals; coordinate with safety and operations teams.
• Maintain detailed logs and update schematics and manuals as needed.
• Support safety initiatives and participate in training.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

Red Seal Certification (Millwright)

Grade 12

Tools

Computer maintenance systems

Job description

Job Category: Environmental - Regulatory & Compliance

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent Position

Schedule: 7-days on, 7-days off rotation with 12-hour workdays

About Us

Conuma Resources is a leading Canadian producer of metallurgical coal used in steelmaking around the world. Since 2016, we’ve grown to own and operate a portfolio of five surface mines in the Peace River Coalfields of Northeast British Columbia. Our operations support over 1,000 direct jobs and thousands more indirectly, contributing to the strength of the communities where we live and work. Today, our active mines include Willow Creek, located about 40 minutes from Chetwynd, and Quintette, just 15 minutes from Tumbler Ridge.

Guided by our core values of Safety, Heart, Growth, One Conuma Strong, and Sustainability, we remain focused on responsible growth and on delivering long-term value and resilience to our people and partners.

Come home to Conuma — where community meets opportunity!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of mechanical water treatment equipment across the water treatment facility.
• Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance on all mechanical equipment within the water treatment facility, pumps, filtration systems, etc. to ensure operational efficiency.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Work closely with elemental selenium as well as other chemicals as necessary
• Respond to mechanical issues during, providing immediate troubleshooting and repair to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work is conducted in accordance with company policy, applicable safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in safety meetings and training and contribute to the ongoing improvement of safety practices and equipment reliability.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance work, including repairs made, parts used, and machine status updates.
• Update and maintain technical documentation, including schematics and operational manuals, to reflect changes or installations of new equipment.
• Work closely with other maintenance staff and water treatment operations personnel to coordinate maintenance activities and improve facility efficiency.
• Other duties associated with water treatment systems.

Education, Experience & Qualification

• Red Seal Certification (Millwright)
• A minimum of 4-5 years of related industrial experience, specifically in a maintenance capacity within a mining or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Completion of Grade 12.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts; on a 7x7 rotation.
• Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical fitness to perform labor-intensive tasks, including working at heights and in tight areas.
• Understanding of mining processes and mine monitoring control systems (operations and maintenance).
• Good English communication skills both oral and written.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Proven safety and attendance record.
• Knowledge of computer maintenance systems.

Wages and Benefits

Conuma Resources is proud to offer industry-competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. The h ourly rate for Red Seal Certified Millwrights is $58.00 per hour. Our benefits package includes paid vacation and personal days, 7% RRSP matching, and 100% employer-paid extended health and dental care, among several other perks!

Employee Transportation

• Tumbler Ridge to our Quintette Mine, Wolverine Mine, Brule Mine, Willow Creek Mine, and Quintette Mine
• Chetwynd to our Brule Mine and Willow Creek Mine
• Dawson Creek to our Willow Creek Mine

Pre-Employment Testing

Please be advised that all selected applicants will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

Come Home to Conuma

Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia offer a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking near majestic waterfalls to exploring 97-million-year-old dinosaur footprints. Engage in ATV and snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, swimming, cycling, and immerse yourself in the warmth of a close-knit community. Affordable costs of living make this region an ideal place to raise a family.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.