OCL Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Millwright General Foreman to lead precision millwright crews on industrial installation, overhaul, maintenance, and turnaround projects. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the safe, on-schedule, and high-quality execution of mechanical and precision work in the field — with a strong emphasis on epoxy grouting of equipment baseplates and foundations, and precision laser shaft alignment of rotating equipment. We are hiring for both full-time permanent positions and project / T&M assignments — please tell us which you are interested in.
Must-have experience for this role ▪ Epoxy grout —mixing, forming, placing, and documentation of grout pours for equipment baseplates and foundations. ▪ Precision laser alignment —laser shaft alignment of rotating equipment, with the ability to record and interpret alignment data.
Location: Western Canada — site-based (fly-in / drive-in project and turnaround sites) Employment Type: Full-time permanent and project / Time-and-Material (T&M) engagements Schedule: Day shift, rotational and shutdown / turnaround rotations as required
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and direct safe, productive, and quality execution of millwright scope, supervising crews of journeymen and apprentices.
Plan and oversee epoxy grouting operations — mixing, forming / formwork, placing, and finishing of epoxy grout under equipment baseplates and foundations to manufacturer and spec requirements.
Ensure proper surface preparation, forming, batch ratios, pour rates, cure times, and ambient / substrate temperature control on every grout pour.
Own the complete and accurate grout documentation — batch records, product / lot numbers, temperatures, volumes, pour logs, and QC sign-offs for the turnover package.
Direct and verify precision laser shaft alignment of pumps, gearboxes, motors, fans, and drive trains; verify soft-foot, runout, and final alignment tolerances and record results.
Supervise installation, removal, and overhaul of rotating and fixed equipment — pumps, gearboxes, compressors, exchangers, conveyors, and packaged skids.
Coordinate rigging, lifting, and equipment-setting activities and confirm they are executed to plan.
Lead daily huddles, JSAs / FLHAs, toolbox talks, and a visible safety-first culture; enforce OCL and site HSE requirements.
Plan the crew, coordinate manpower and materials, and complete daily LEMs (Labour, Equipment, Materials), timesheets, and progress reporting for T&M billing.
Interface with clients and inspectors as the on-site technical and quality lead, and support the PM, project controls, and workface-planning teams.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required — Interprovincial Red Seal / Journeyman Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification.