Maintenance Technician

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Operating Unit: Empower Environmental Solutions - Calgary

Shift Position: Monday to Friday, 7.00 AM to 3.30 PM and additional time as required. Permanent position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical equipment, machinery, and systems at our Calgary production facility. This includes working with pumps, conveyors, belts, gearboxes, motors, and other mechanical components to ensure smooth operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: (Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

* Support and participate actively in all site-level HSE initiatives.

* Understand and follow Company safety policies, site procedures, and relevant Alberta OHS legislation and execute safe work procedures.

* Develop situational awareness, practice risk mitigation, complete FLHAs, JHAs, etc., report all incidents promptly, and ensure thorough and accurate documentation of compliance activities.

* Install and assemble machinery and equipment, including conveyors, pumps, and mechanical systems, according to blueprints or engineering drawings.

* Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance. Troubleshoot mechanical issues, identify root causes, and take corrective actions to restore equipment to full operation.

* Conduct regular inspections of machinery and systems to ensure proper functioning, identify wear, and schedule repairs or replacements when necessary.

* Ensure proper alignment of machines and systems and calibrate equipment for accuracy and performance.

* Perform basic welding, cutting, and fabrication tasks to repair or modify equipment as needed.

* Manage maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and parts used and update work orders within the CMMS system. Maintain a clean work area and report any equipment malfunctions or failures promptly.

* Work closely with other personnel, engineers, and operators to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

* Respond promptly to urgent maintenance requests including troubleshooting issues and perform necessary repairs to restore equipment operations as quickly as possible.

* Be able to respond to occasional evening or weekend work depending on maintenance schedules.

Please note that the shift schedule may change to rotating shifts as per plant demands in the future.

Key Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Completion of a millwright program or technical training in a related field.

* 5+ years' experience as an industrial mechanic or maintenance technician in a production setting.

* Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, belts, motors, and HVAC units.

* Certification in industrial maintenance and/or welding is preferred.

* Knowledge of PLCs, CMMS systems, and industrial wiring are assets.

* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

* Proficiency in using hand and power tools, welding equipment, and measuring devices.

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Required Abilities, Knowledge and Experience

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Safety: Individual must have sound and proven safety record demonstrating a clear understanding of safety diligence and motivation to establish a safe work environment.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to present issues clearly and concisely in individual and group settings. Ability to professionally resolve conflict situations and focus on solutions to problem situations. Willingness to support others.

Written Communication: Concise, complete, and well-organized written communication is essential.

Planning/Organization: Must have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and follow-up on assignments, as well as establish standard operating procedures and ensure compliance independently and effectively, including when under stress.

Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; follow through on commitments.

Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality and efficiency; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to plan and achieve continuous improvement.

Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job related information including machine or component drawings and schematics and ability to write tool requests and justification reports.

Mathematical and Reasoning Skills: The ability to perform appropriate math functions and accurately assemble data in a logical manner.

Essential Job Functions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to carry/handle or feel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for appropriate inspections. The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs multiple times in a shift. Seasonal exposure to weather elements may include, but not limited to, extreme temperature, wetness, and humidity.

If a candidate cannot be located at this level, consideration will be given to another level.

Why Join Us

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

* Opportunity to be a key player in a growing public company.

* Dynamic and supportive work environment.

* Career development and growth opportunities.

If you are a dedicated operations employee looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization, we invite you to apply for the Maintenance Technician position at Empower Environmental Solutions Calgary Ltd.

Application Process

Please submit a resume and cover letter by January 11, 2026.

Northstar Clean Technologies Inc. is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities and the LGBTQ2S+ community. We will provide accommodation in all phases of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship, upon request.

Thank you for your interest. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidate applications are received. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Stock options
• Vision care

Work Location: In person