Industrial Maintenance Millwright

About the role

Veolia North America, a subsidiary of the Veolia group and a leading water, waste and energy management company, is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Millwright in Burnaby. The millwright inspects and adjusts mechanical alignment, replaces or rebuilds pumps, installs and modifies pipelines and assists in plant project modifications. The position is permanent and full-time, with a schedule set after hire depending on operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, repair, rebuild, adjust and replace mechanical equipment such as pumps, fans, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, compressors, cranes and grapples.
• Maintain, align and install electric motors, and troubleshoot issues such as bearing failures, overheating and shaft misalignment.
• Maintain lubrication systems, monitor lubricant application, sample oil and resolve over-lubrication, contamination and starvation.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment, using laser tools and diagnostic equipment for precision alignment and balancing, and monitor wear, thermal expansion and vibration.
• Use and maintain the CMMS, log maintenance tasks, update work orders and record equipment status, and complete and close out work orders.
• Write detailed work orders documenting repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance, corrective actions, parts used and time spent.
• Follow strict safety standards including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work permits, field-level risk assessments and hazard communication.
• Collaborate with other trades to maximize equipment uptime and support continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Millwright trade qualification (Interprovincial/Red Seal) and at least 5 years of experience in an industrial setting such as power generation, chemical or pulp and paper facilities.
• Ability to estimate time and material costs for projects.
• Team player who is adaptable, highly organized and able to take on additional duties; immediate eligibility to work in Canada (no work permit sponsorship).

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Physical demands: prolonged indoor and outdoor work, walking, standing, climbing, lifting heavy objects and exposure to noise and vibration.

What we offer

• Pay of $61.16 per hour.
• Competitive compensation, pension and benefits package.
• Internal and external training and coaching programs.
• Multi-disciplinary teams in a health and safety-oriented environment.