Job: Maintenance Mechanic (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $47.88 per hour + 6.25% deferred compensation on the hours worked (which can be used as either extra compensation or time off)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Richmond, BC
NOTE: Please read the job details carefully as this is an industrial maintenance mechanic job to work in Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Mechanic Must have Millwright Trade Certification or Red Seal
Job Overview
MGR Workforce is hiring an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join a wastewater treatment operations team supporting critical infrastructure and industrial equipment. This role is ideal for a skilled trades professional with strong troubleshooting ability, mechanical aptitude, and experience maintaining heavy industrial equipment in a safety-focused environment.
- Install, align, maintain, repair, and overhaul a wide range of mechanical equipment and machinery
- Troubleshoot and service large pumps, compressors, blowers, conveyors, valves, turbines, heat exchangers, grinders barminutors, and related systems
- Perform maintenance on diesel and gas engines, electric generating units, and internal combustion equipment
- Support maintenance and repair of piping systems, mechanical drives, and rotating equipment
- Assist with machine fitting, minor welding, pipefitting, and layout work
- Diagnose equipment issues and respond to operational maintenance requests
- Maintain accurate service records and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Train and support junior mechanics as needed
- Ensure work is completed in compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements
- Assist with parts inventory and materials planning
- Trades Qualification Certificate as a Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright
- MUST HAVE a minimum 4 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul
- Strong knowledge of pumps, engines, compressors, and rotating equipment
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, precision measuring tools, and interpreting blueprints
- Proficient in using Torque wrenches and gas cutting torches
- Experience with CMMS systems and basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel)
- Good Knowledge of GVRD's safety policies, procedures and WCB regulations
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field
- Valid BC Driver's License
- Must provide a reliable set of hand tools
- Physically able to perform the duties of the role
- Direct Hire (Permanent opportunity)
- Deferred compensation options
- Stable full-time schedule
- Opportunity to work on essential public infrastructure
- Collaborative and safety-driven work environment
If you are a qualified mechanic looking for a long-term opportunity in an industrial maintenance environment, we encourage you to apply
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