Journeyperson Millwright

Position Overview

Based in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Journeyperson Millwright is a versatile maintenance expert reporting to the Reliability Excellence Supervisor. This role supports maintenance management, reliability efforts, and operational maintenance tasks, adapting dynamically to departmental needs. The millwright provides mechanical assistance to plant operations, installs new equipment, and ensures the safety of personnel and facilities.

The role involves vendor communication, purchase requisition creation, record maintenance, and participation in emergency or weekend callouts. Equipment logs are diligently maintained, and the incumbent must be prepared for overtime and on-call duties based on the plant's demand. The position operates on a schedule from 7 am to 3:30 pm with a starting hourly wage of $44, which may increase with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote all safety standards, policies, and procedures within the department.
• Collaborate effectively with maintenance, electrical, operations staff, and contractors in a team setting.
• Engage actively in plant safety initiatives, including training and hazard identification.
• Contribute to maintenance repairs during regular and off-hours schedules.
• Operate plant machinery safely, including forklifts and skidsteers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in workspaces, welding shop, and steel storage areas.
• Lead diverse trade crews during annual shutdowns and support training of new maintenance personnel.
• Exhibit compliance with safety regulations and foster positive working relationships.
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and the ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Support other trades with their tasks or undertake alternative duties during low workload periods.
• Communicate and coordinate with vendors, regulatory bodies, contractors, and consultants.
• Drive the success of onsite preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance and planned assignments.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and implement corrective actions for equipment breakdowns, ensuring both immediate and long-term solutions.
• Develop and run equipment reliability and condition monitoring programs.
• Rebuild and repair equipment such as pumps and valves.
• Participate actively in maintenance engineering projects and take responsibility for plant piping systems.
• Modify, design, and fabricate structural components, piping, machine guards, chutes, tools, and other items as required.

Future and Additional Duties

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of maintenance reliability strategies, including Mechanical Integrity initiatives such as ultrasonic testing, oil analysis, and vibration analysis.
• Create comprehensive work instructions encompassing planned tasks, preventive maintenance, standard operating procedures, and training materials.
• Engage in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Assist with development and management of predictive maintenance strategies and planned shutdowns or outages.
• Support site Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) activities where necessary.
• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned to support plant operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of a recognized millwright program with a valid interprovincial journeyman certification.
• Additionally, certifications such as Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) are advantageous.
• Five or more years of proven experience in plant reliability roles.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills with an understanding of root cause and corrective action methodologies.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning, inventory management, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is beneficial.
• Demonstrated high levels of teamwork, dedication, self-motivation, and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Availability for emergency and on-call duties, including nights and weekends.
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office and specialized maintenance software.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent communication skills in English, including verbal, written, and listening abilities.
• Capability to interact positively with all organizational levels, multitask, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Information

The role requires a commitment to uphold food safety standards and contribute to maintaining a culture of food safety at the facility, aligning with customer and regulatory expectations.

Bunge is a global leader in agribusiness, specializing in grain origination, storage, processing, and distribution, delivering essential food, feed, and fuel products worldwide. The company values teamwork, innovation, integrity, and safety, aiming to foster an inclusive and empowering workplace environment.