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Trans Mountain

Mechanical Technician

Trans Mountain, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227

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Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state‑of‑the‑art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world‑class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long‑term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled‑worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Core Values Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

Job Overview As a Mechanical Technician with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast‑paced group of experts. This position is based out of Bellingham, Washington, USA.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain facility motors, pumps, valves, mechanical seals, samplers, mixers, thermal relief valves, full flow relief valves, densitometers, flow meters, and all related mechanical equipment

Responsible for contractor oversight and monitoring

Emergency Response, GLOBAL and all other relevant mechanical training.

Operations Station and Facilities scheduled checks

Qualifications and Professional Experience

High School completion along with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in pipeline maintenance, industrial mechanic, millwright and/or machinist is required.

Certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and/or Journeyman certification is required.

Open to additional company provided technical training specific to job scope.

Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Must be a team player with a positive attitude and be able to work collaboratively within a small group environment.

Self‑motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.

Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Attention to detail is critical.

Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.

Strong organizational skills.

Other Requirements and Information

TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) would be an asset.

Class 5 or above driver’s license is required and a clean Motor Vehicle Record will be requested.

Valid Passport with ability to travel across the Canadian and USA border for training.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The salary range for this position is $40.55‑$51.55 USD per hour. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills and experience.

Benefits

Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;

An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;

Competitive compensation;

Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;

A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;

Meaningful work that makes a difference;

An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

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