Industrial Millwright - WPCP - Full-Time

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Job Description

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a

Industrial Millwright - WPCP!

Work Location : Thunder Bay

As a four-season outdoor paradise, life in the North is home to extraordinary wilderness, including lakes, rivers, green spaces, wildlife and more.

As a Northerner, an exceptional superior lifestyle awaits you for work and play. Shorter commutes provide work-life balance and the opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast to discover a richness of wilderness only moments away.

We are the gateway to some of the most breathtaking experiences on earth, with the warmer months providing an abundance of fishing, boating, canoeing, ATVing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities, and the cooler months offering snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, snowshoeing and more.

Once you join us, you won’t want to leave! If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

The Opportunity

As an Industrial Millwright with the Corporation, you will work at our Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), where we have made significant strides towards reducing the City’s carbon footprint, air emissions and overall operating costs.

More recently, this facility was equipped with a new Building Automation System (BAS) that controls building heating and ventilation, as well as new higher efficiency turbo blowers.

We are proud of the recent transformations at the WPCP, as the modern facilities provide the ideal environment for sustainability and a great place to work!

Our Industrial Millwrights are responsible for the repair and maintenance work associated with the equipment, buildings and grounds of Water Pollution Control Plant and sewage lift stations.

This role is under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and has the following accountabilities :

• Performs maintenance as assigned, or as outlined by the Preventative Maintenance System. Operates valves, pumps, generators, controls and other equipment as necessary.
• Maintains and inputs information into the Preventative Maintenance System by entering work performed, parts used, and time required to perform work on work orders.
• Monitors assigned equipment, identifies and reports equipment wear, abnormalities, breakdowns, and repairs required.
• Repairs or replaces equipment or parts that break down or show wear or malfunction. Recommends improvements for plant equipment and participates in installations.
• Performs general building and grounds repairs as required.
• Obtains necessary parts, supplies, and tools, from inventory, and is accountable for their return, or assignment to Work Orders.

Recommends spare parts for inventory.

Performs and assists with confined space entries using self-contained breathing apparatus as required.

Ideal Candidate

• Journeyman Certification as a millwright
• Must have proven practical experience in the operation and maintenance of industrial pumps, motors up to 800 HP, and controls, and be proficient in welding, soldering, pipefitting, and tool maintenance.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering, construction and mechanical drawings.
• Must be capable of issuing and accurately comprehending written / oral information and instructions.

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Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can :

• Experience your importance,
• Unleash your potential,
• Know your work matters,
• Embrace diversity,
• Make a difference,
• Join a dedicated team, and
• Build community.
30+ days ago