Industrial Mechanic

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Overhaul
• Machine set-up
• Commercial facility
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Commission
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Operate automated or computerized control systems
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
• Assist during routine systems testing
• Assist in locating and isolating system problems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
• Construction Millwright Trade Certification
• Propane in Construction Record of Training
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Type of resources

• Other hydrocarbons

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Industrial waste treatment

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Types of systems

• Refrigeration

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conveyor
• Electrical and electronic controls
• Gas and air dryers
• Gas compressors
• Heat exchangers
• Hydraulic system
• Industrial and stationary engine
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Press brakes and metalworking equipment
• Pumps and compressors
• Welding equipment
• Hand tools
• Forklift
• Reactors
• Pollution control
• Meters
• High pressure boilers
• Generators
• Chillers
• Stationary engines
• Indicators

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Troubleshooting
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Stainless steel welding
• Laser levelling/aligning
• Computerized alignment
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Welding
• Heating

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Dependability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available