Bracewell Marine is one of the leading marine service shipyards in British Columbia. We proudly repair, repower, and build marine vessels such as fishboats, tugboats, other commercial vessels, and private yachts up to 130 feet and 220 tonnes. Operating in the Shelter Island Marina in Richmond, BC, we are part of the extensive BC marine industry supporting the 4th largest port in North America and the logging, fishing, tourism, and pleasure craft markets.
We are looking for a Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Technician to be the primary person responsible for maintaining, improving, and reorganizing the equipment, buildings, yard infrastructure, and working spaces that support our expanding and evolving shipyard operations. This is a hands-on role, not a desk-based management position.
Responsibilities
· Complete and improve outdoor yard buildings, tent structures on containers, doors, lighting, AC/HVAC, power, access, and general yard infrastructure
· Help install another outdoor yard building and support ongoing yard layout changes
· Move, set up, and re-layout shop equipment, tools, storage areas, work areas, and machine shop spaces
· Install bridge cranes and move equipment, including practical work involving footings, rigging, mechanical installation, and electrical support, with other trades or contractors available for specialized assistance
· Maintain and repair forklifts, scissor lifts, overhead cranes, 20-ton cranes, trucks, trailers, compressors, lathes, presses, power tools, and related equipment
· Troubleshoot practical mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, building, vehicle, trailer, and facility issues
· Perform preventative maintenance and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, yard flow/organization, and efficiency
· Provide occasional on-site logistics support, including forklift, boom lift/scissor lift, and crane support when required
· Occasionally assist shipyard repair and new-build teams when equipment operation or practical hands-on support is required
· Work at heights, including up to approximately 80 ft off the ground, and in confined spaces when required
· Everyone on the Bracewell team is responsible for:
Following safety procedures and helping continuously improve safety;
Participating in a culture of continuous improvement to increase efficiency, reduce customer downtime, and improve our work environment;
Supporting other team members and trades
Skills and Experience
· Required: 5-10 years of technical, maintenance, repair, construction, industrial, mechanical, millwright, equipment, or facilities-related experience
· Required: Strong hands-on troubleshooting and repair ability across equipment, vehicles, trailers, building systems, shop equipment, and facilities
· Required: Some form of technical background such as mechanic, power technician, millworker/woodworker, electrician, millwright-type experience, construction, or similar hands-on trades experience
· Required: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize practical problems
· Required: Team-player with a positive attitude and the ability to execute quality work safely and efficiently
· Required: Valid driver license with experience driving flat deck trucks and towing trailers
· Asset: Class 1, 2, or 3 driver license, or Class 5 with Heavy Trailer Endorsement Code 20; air brake endorsement where applicable
· Required: Ability to drive a forklift and operate a scissor lift
· Required: Ability to work at heights, outdoors, and in confined spaces
· Asset: Forklift, crane, scissor lift, boom lift, confined space, and fall protection certification (training available)
· Asset: Experience in a shipyard, industrial, construction, manufacturing, maintenance, or marine environment
Other Details
· Full-time permanent, available immediately, Monday - Friday, 8-hour daytime shifts
· $35-42/hr depending on experience and education, with opportunities for training and advancement in marine industry trades
· Equal opportunity hiring practices - We value diversity and are committed to a workplace culture that emphasizes respect, safety, and continuous improvement
· Benefits: Dental, Extended Health (including Vision), Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Paid Sick Days, Mental Health Support Program, RRSP/TFSA Plan, Safety Boots Reimbursement, Education Support, SkilledTradesBC Apprentice Sponsorship, Digital Marketplace Program, Purchasing Discounts
· 170 - 6831 Graybar Road, Richmond, BC
· www.bracewellmarine.com
To apply, please submit a resume and/or letter describing your qualifications to [email protected]
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: Bracewell Marine Group is located on the ancestral and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples of Canada, specifically: Cayuse, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Kwantlen, scəwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Semiahmoo, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), sqəciyaɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Stz’uminus, šxʷməθkʷəyəmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), Umatilla, and Walla Walla. We acknowledge Indigenous Peoples of Canada as the original caretakers and stewards over the lands and waters. (Reference: Native-land.ca)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
