Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is actively seeking an offshore ad hoc Mechanical Technician (Journeyperson Millwright) for work in the Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Industry.

Task Summary

Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Planning and executing millwright activities in accordance with drawings and specifications. Working in confined spaces and/or at heights, in outdoor and extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

Experience Requirements

Red Seal Journeyperson Millwright Certification is Required

A fall arrest ticket is required if working at heights.

BST and other offshore training requirements must be met.

Technical Duties and Essential Functions

• Follow all company and site-specific safety rules. Working within the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Safety Program at all times. Maintaining behaviour-based safety essentials and adherence to the Life Saving Rules. Understand and respond accordingly to all safety alerts, warnings, hazards, etc.
• Participate in site specific safety programa and hazard identification
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to adequately comprehend and communicate using the English Language
• Listen and communicate effectively and respectfully. Work as a part of a team, under the direction of a foreman and/or general foreman. Maintain motivation to work safely and productively
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, understanding and following specifications and drawings. Apply mathematics and geometry to solve problems
• Plan work and select proper tools, equipment and machinery. Estimating and selecting materials required to complete a job or task. Planning sequences of methods of work
• Read and interpret blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Dismantle machines using hand tools
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
• Construct foundation for machines using hand tools and building materials, such as wood, cement and steel
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometres and plumb bobs
• Assemble machines and equipment. Bolt, weld, rivet or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools. Align and test equipment making any necessary adjustments. Must have knowledge of optical and laser alignments
• Service and repair pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
• May operate engine lathe to grind, file and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications
• May use transit and level for equipment setting
• Performs lubricating maintenance, cleaning activities, and repair of tools, machines, and equipment
• Perform other duties as required

Skills / Qualifications

• Must pass a site-specific medical, and drug & alcohol test, as required by the customer
• Offshore travel via helicopter is required
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above
• Able to move and work in confined spaces, following proper protocol
• May be required consistently to work 12 hour shifts performing physical labour in varying temperature extremes and conditions.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel framework, utilizing proper fall arrest procedures when required. Able to safely and comfortably work at heights without posing a danger to oneself or others
• Able to meet physical requirements of frequent walking, climbing, standing, bending, twisting and crawling for the duration of the shift

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

John Wood Group