Water Systems Maintenance Mechanic (2 Roles)

Metro Vancouver; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Vancouver seeks two Maintenance Mechanics for Lake City Operations Centre, Burnaby, to perform preventative and corrective maintenance at water pumping stations and treatment plants. You must be safety‑minded, mechanically capable and able to work collaboratively with Operators.

Requirements include Grade 12 with Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright certification, 4+ years of mechanical experience, proficiency with pumps and engines, and CMMS/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (or equivalent), plus appropriate Trades Qualification certificate (Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright)
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in mechanical maintenance and overhaul of equipment
• Skilled at machine fitting, welding and pipefitting and in the use of micrometers, verniers, gauges, lathes, tapers, reamers, milling machines, etc.
• Must have complete and thorough knowledge of operation and repair of large pumps, diesels, dual fuel engines and installation.
• Proficient in hand tools, power tools, shop tools, bench grinders, lathes, torque wrenches, gas cutting torches; able to read blueprints.
• Demonstrated initiative with minimal supervision and ability to decide best methods.
• Ability to understand complex operations and analytical reasoning.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient in Word/Excel and CMMS; aware of predictive maintenance tech.
• Knowledge of GVRD safety policies and WCB regulations.
• Must participate in Safe Work Procedures.
• Reliable hand tools and physical capability for duties.
• Ability to work shift work; valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Installs and aligns machinery and equipment to specified tolerances.
• Maintains, repairs and overhauls equipment including diesel/gas engines, generators, compressors, pumps, conveyors, and related components.
• Installs, maintains and services valves, meters, and piping systems.
• Installs and aligns conveyor systems, drives and compressors.
• Services and maintains internal combustion engines and keeps maintenance records.
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and remedies issues at sites.
• Maintains records and shares expertise with operators.
• Trains junior mechanics in procedures and safety.
• Maintains technical currency related to the trade.
• Assists welders with layout work and minor welding.
• Inventories materials and parts as required.
• May act for supervisor as required.
• Complies with GVRD safety policies and WCB regulations.

Skills

Machine fitting

Welding

Pipefitting

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Lathes

Tapers

Reamers

Milling machines

Diesel engines

Dual fuel engines

Pump maintenance

Blueprint reading

CMMS

Predictive maintenance

Education

Grade 12 (or equivalent) + Trades Qualification (Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright)

Tools

CMMS

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Metro Vancouver seeks two Maintenance Mechanics for Lake City Operations Centre, Burnaby, to perform preventative and corrective maintenance at water pumping stations and treatment plants. You must be safety‑minded, mechanically capable and able to work collaboratively with Operators.

Requirements include Grade 12 with Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright certification, 4+ years of mechanical experience, proficiency with pumps and engines, and CMMS/Excel skills.