Millwright Superintendent – Industrial Construction
Canada | Fly-In/Fly-Out & Rotational Projects | Full-Time | Permanent
About Us
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is a proudly Indigenous-owned, woman-led recruitment firm and job board dedicated to advancing employment opportunities for Indigenous job seekers across Canada. While we specialize in Indigenous recruitment, we also provide full-service staffing solutions for all qualified candidates, regardless of background, across a variety of industries.
Our mission is to promote equity, inclusion, and economic empowerment by connecting top talent with meaningful career opportunities. Through culturally responsive hiring practices and innovative recruitment strategies, we help businesses build diverse, high-performing teams while supporting candidates in achieving their professional aspirations.
We are committed to connecting our clients with professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring businesses find the right talent to support their growth. Our goal is to match qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their experience and career goals, helping both job seekers and employers succeed. Whether you are an employer looking to build a strong team or a job seeker exploring new career paths, we are here to support your journey.
The Opportunity
Otter Wise Talent Solutions is proud to partner with a leading Canadian industrial construction organization to recruit an experienced Millwright Superintendent – Industrial Construction supporting major industrial projects throughout Western Canada.
Reporting to the Construction Manager, this position is responsible for leading the execution of industrial millwright and mechanical construction scopes across large-scale industrial projects. You will oversee field operations, supervise crews and subcontractors, coordinate equipment installations, maintain project schedules, ensure quality workmanship, and champion a strong culture of safety.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on construction leader with extensive experience supervising millwright and mechanical work, rotating equipment installations, shutdowns, maintenance activities, and complex industrial construction projects. If you thrive in challenging field environments and enjoy leading high-performing teams, we'd like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Leadership
- Lead field execution of millwright and mechanical construction scopes from mobilization through project completion.
- Participate in constructability reviews and project planning activities.
- Coordinate labour, equipment, subcontractors, vendors, and materials.
- Develop and manage construction schedules and short-term look-ahead plans.
- Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks.
- Support project change management and field execution planning.
- Ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within project timelines.
Mechanical & Millwright Operations
- Supervise the installation, alignment, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Coordinate rotating equipment installation and precision alignment activities.
- Lead rigging, hoisting, and heavy equipment installation operations.
- Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities.
- Oversee troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Ensure all work complies with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
Health, Safety & Quality
- Promote and maintain a proactive safety-first culture.
- Lead toolbox talks and field safety initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all client safety requirements and applicable regulations.
- Monitor workmanship and ensure all work meets project quality standards.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover documentation.
- Promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, and field execution.
Leadership & Client Support
- Mentor Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, and field personnel.
- Foster a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
- Coordinate closely with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, and Project Controls.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Support workforce development through coaching and technical leadership.
Qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of industrial construction experience with a strong focus on millwright or mechanical construction scopes.
- Previous Superintendent, General Foreperson, or senior supervisory experience.
- Extensive experience installing, aligning, maintaining, and commissioning rotating equipment.
- Experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Strong understanding of industrial rigging and lifting practices.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within one or more of the following industries is considered a strong asset:
- Heavy Industrial Construction
- Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- Power Generation
- Manufacturing
- Water & Wastewater
- Industrial Maintenance
- Turnarounds & Shutdowns
The following qualifications are also considered strong assets:
- Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certification.
- Fly-In/Fly-Out project experience.
- Experience supervising union and non-union workforces.
- Experience on large industrial capital projects.
- Valid driver's licence.
Technical Skills
Experience with the following is considered an asset:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Project
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- Primavera P6
- Construction scheduling software
- Digital field reporting systems
- Construction document management platforms
Leadership & Professional Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong field leadership and accountability.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Exceptional planning and organizational abilities.
- Strong technical knowledge of industrial mechanical systems.
- A collaborative and team-first leadership approach.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to mentoring and developing field personnel.
- Professionalism, integrity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary of $130,000 - $165,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Employer-supported pension program.
- Health Spending Account.
- Wellness Spending Account.
- Employee Share Purchase Program.
- Cell phone allowance.
- Company laptop provided.
- Project vehicle (where applicable).
- Paid travel to and from project locations (where applicable).
- Three (3) weeks of paid vacation.
- Stable long-term employment.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Work Environment & Travel
- Full-time permanent position supporting projects throughout Western Canada.
- Site-based role requiring travel to industrial construction projects.
- Fly-In/Fly-Out and rotational project assignments.
- Typical rotations include:
- 14 Days On / 7 Days Off
- 10 Days On / 4 Days Off
- Collaborative environment working alongside Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, and Operations teams.
- Opportunity to contribute to major industrial construction projects across multiple sectors.
Preference Statement for Indigenous Candidates
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) in alignment with our commitment to supporting Indigenous employment and economic reconciliation.
We encourage Indigenous applicants to apply and self-identify in their application. If no qualified Indigenous candidates apply, all other qualified candidates will be fully considered for the position.
Apply Now!
If you are an experienced Millwright Superintendent looking to join a collaborative organization where you can lead major industrial construction projects and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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Otter Wise Talent Solutions thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
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