Location: Across Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: must be willing to travel
Industry: Petrochemical / Industrial Maintenance
Seniority Level: Supervisor / Lead
About the Role
Stuart Olson is looking for an experienced Millwright Supervisor with a solid background in complex, integrated petrochemical facilities. This role provides leadership and oversight for millwrights working across maintenance, turnarounds, and small capital projects. The successful candidate must be able to travel to any of our sites as operational needs arise.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, understands the demands of high‑hazard industrial operations, and can coordinate teams across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support millwrights performing work on rotating equipment across maintenance, turnaround, and small project scopes.
- Travel to various company sites to provide on‑site leadership, coaching, and oversight.
- Ensure all work is executed safely and in compliance with site procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily and weekly work activities with operations, maintenance, and project teams.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues on pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and other critical equipment.
- Oversee contractor millwrights during turnarounds and project execution.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, permits, inspections, and job plans.
- Support reliability initiatives, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all company policies.
Required Qualifications
- Canadian Certified Journeyperson Industrial Millwright
- 10-15 years + years of millwright experience in petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial environments.
- 5 + years of General Foreman and superintendent experience preferably in a multi‑discipline or multi‑site setting.
- Demonstrated experience working on complex, integrated petrochemical sites.
- Strong understanding of rotating equipment, alignment, precision maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to company sites.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
Preferred Assets
- Experience with CMMS platforms (SAP, Maximo, etc.).
- Turnaround leadership experience.
- Exposure to predictive maintenance technologies.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to petrochemical operations.
Working Conditions
- Working at heights
- Working in a confined space
- Working in and around noise and dust
- Working both indoors and outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions
- Must be clean shaven
- Personal safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots
Physical Requirements
- Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 lbs. with assistance
- Stand or walk for long periods of time
- Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects
- Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects
Who We Are
Stuart Olson has been positively impacting the businesses we serve, the communities in which we operate, and the lives we touch since 1911. Our rich history demonstrates our reach and diversity as an integrated, full-service organization serving the commercial and industrial markets.
Specializing in Turnaround and Maintenance services in the Industrial sector, Stuart Olson has proudly served the Canadian construction industry for over 100 years. We deliver confidence through a client-centered approach that ensures the highest quality of service, reducing risk, and delivering results.
While we welcome all applications, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted directly.
Unsolicited resumes and phone inquiries from 3rd party agencies will not be accepted.
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