Job Description Alta Gas - Millwright/Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Terminal Operations (REEF) Alta Gas is seeking a Millwright/Heavy Duty Mechanic to support mechanical maintenance activities at the REEF Terminal. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator, this role will focus on maintaining rotating equipment, performing repairs, and supporting reliability initiatives across the facility. Your primary focus will be to ensure all work aligns with Alta Gas’ Core Values: safety, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and learning. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This position is based full-time in Prince Rupert, BC, and follows a Monday to Thursday schedule, consisting of four 10-hour workdays per week.
Tasks and Responsibilities Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment across the REEF Terminal, including pumps, compressors, valves, gearboxes, piping components, actuators, and other fixed or rotating equipment.
Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance plans, manufacturer recommendations, Alta Gas procedures, and safe work practices.
Support equipment alignments, installations, commissioning checks, overhauls, rebuilds, lubrication activities, inspections, and mechanical adjustments to promote safe, reliable, and efficient terminal operations.
Diagnose mechanical failures using field observations, operating trends, vibration/noise indicators, inspection results, and input from Operations, then recommend practical repair options or reliability improvements.
Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Engineering, vendors, and contractors to plan and execute maintenance work, support outage activities,



coordinate equipment access, and minimize operational impacts.
Participate in protected work planning, hazard assessments, lockout/tagout, permit-to-work requirements, confined space preparation, lifting/rigging reviews, and field-level risk controls before and during maintenance execution.
Document work history, findings, parts usage, deficiencies, follow-up actions, and equipment condition in Maximo to support accurate work order closeout, maintenance planning, and long-term asset reliability.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, spare parts availability, job plans, maintenance procedures, housekeeping, and field execution efficiency.
Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Alta Gas safety standards, environmental requirements, maintenance procedures, site rules, and applicable regulatory expectations.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities Red Seal Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic certification.
5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance in industrial settings.
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
Experience with Maximo and maintenance planning.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Strong safety awareness and communication skills.
Compensation This position offers a competitive base salary of $135,000 - $146,000/ year, based on experience, education, and skills.



Alta Gas also provides a competitive relocation allowance and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off starting on day one.
Equal Employment Opportunity For Canadian hires: Alta Gas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U. S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/Alta Gas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401 K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U. S. affiliates of Alta Gas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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