Millwright

Verbio North America is seeking a Millwright for their facility in Welland, ON. The role involves maintaining equipment across various areas, performing preventative maintenance, and collaborating with operations and management for continuous improvement. Candidates should be licensed Millwrights with mechanical maintenance experience and knowledge of pumps and steam systems. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits, with opportunities for growth in a sustainable environment.
Millwright

Welland, ON

About VDC:

VERBIO Diesel Canada (VDC) is a subsidiary of VERBIO AG, a well-established, successful biofuel company in Germany. VERBIO Diesel Canada Corporation (VDC) invests in a biodiesel and glycerine production facility in Welland, Ontario. VDC will become one of the leading biodiesel producer in North America with an annual capacity of approx. 150,000 tons of biodiesel and 18,000 tons of crude glycerin. VDC strives for technological leadership in the field of production of renewable fuels.

Position Purpose:

The Millwright will report to the Maintenance Manager. As a Millwright, you are responsible for maintaining the equipment in the facility, in all areas of the facility including but not limited to, the production floor, warehouse, terminal, chemical unloading and the office area. This individual is to perform a variety of low-medium skilled maintenance, both indoors and outdoors in possible inclement weather. The main responsibility will be to provide technical support and assistance to the operations and management team whenever required. He/she will strive for continuous improvement of the production process. The individual will work closely with operations, quality, as well as the health and safety department to collaboratively make continual improvements in day to day operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Process flow understanding and able to read P&ID’s.
• Preventative maintenance tasks such as oiling, greasing, vibration analysis, and laser alignment.
• Support and communicate with mechanical vendors.
• Research equipment OEM maintenance recommendations and create PM’s.
• Using a CMMS, create task lists, create PM schedule for eMAint program system.
• Communicates and works together with maintenance staff, vendors, operations, and leaders.
• Operating hoisting and lifting devices.
• Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect irregularities.
• Field work includes rebuilding pumps, replacing mechanical seals, changing pumps, valves, and other mechanical equipment.
• Working at heights, inside and outside in inclement weather, confined spaces.
• Working around chemicals, high pressure steam, hot process liquid, high pressure air and Nitrogen.
• Other duties as assigned, including facility maintenance.

Qualifications:
• Licensed Millwright or Industrial Mechanic Mechanical maintenance experience is necessary
• Strong understanding of both centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
• Experience working with steam systems including steam traps and boiler components
• Experience working with alignments and pump seal replacements
• Knowledge and experience working with inventory and CMMS programs is an asset
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs
• Preventative maintenance experience
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Must be able to make informed decisions while working both independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding and consciousness of safe work practices

What We Offer:
• Full time employment with opportunities to grow and learn in a team environment in a sustainable and growing economic environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package included extended health, dental, vision, and a Health Spending Account
• Company training programs
• RRSP program with employer matching
• Variable bonus program

VERBIO Diesel Canada is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, provincial, or municipal laws.