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Startec

Engineering and manufacturing modular process systems

Millwright Apprentice

Winter 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Calgary, AB, Canada
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Register as a Millwright apprentice or be eligible to register as one.
  • Be motivated to learn and committed to completing the apprenticeship program.
  • Read, interpret, and redline isometric drawings, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and construction blueprints.
  • Safely meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, standing, bending, and crouching.
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment functional assessment and alcohol and drug testing.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with installing, placing, mounting, and aligning major equipment on skids and structural supports according to layout plans.
  • Verify equipment location, orientation, level, alignment, and connection points before final installation.
  • Operate hoisting and lifting equipment, including cranes and jacks, when trained and authorized, to position equipment, piping, and components.
  • Assemble mechanical equipment and components before installation using hand and power tools, as qualified and directed.
  • Install piping spools and associated supports according to construction drawings and specifications.
  • Lay out small-bore piping on skids and confirm routing, dimensions, and clearances before fitting.
  • Fit socket-weld and threaded small-bore pipe and components using appropriate hand and power tools.
  • Read, interpret, and redline construction drawings and blueprints, including isometric drawings, P&IDs, and general arrangement drawings.
  • Participate in project reviews with Engineering and Drafting to clarify drawings, address constructability questions, and document changes.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment and operate equipment according to established procedures.
  • Participate in safety initiatives, toolbox meetings, and company programs.
  • Contribute as a dependable team member who communicates positively and supports shared project goals.
  • Apply coaching and work toward established goals, action plans, and project timelines.
  • Apply knowledge and skills learned from coaches and mentors to progress through and complete the apprenticeship program.
Desired Qualifications
  • Practical pipefitting experience or training, particularly with small-bore socket-weld and threaded piping, is preferred.
  • Tack welding experience is an asset.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication-shop environment is an asset.

About the company

Startec designs, manufactures, and services compression, processing, and refrigeration systems across North America. It acts as an integrated engineering equipment fabricator that specializes in modular design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment, delivering turnkey solutions. Startec Service handles field refrigeration and HVAC challenges, installation, and maintenance for cold storage, meat packing, food processing, and recreational ice facilities in Western Canada. Its goal is to provide customized, reliable refrigeration and processing systems by integrating engineering, fabrication, and on-site service to meet clients’ specific needs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • Startec acquired Terravest Renewables on May 19, 2026, expanding RNG capabilities.
  • Startec partnered with Azolla Hydrogen in August 2026 for onsite hydrogen production units.
  • Startec opened new Edmonton space and headquarters operations in 2026, signaling growth.

What critics are saying

  • Aurora ransomware claimed exfiltration on May 12, 2026; payroll and customer files surfaced.
  • Stolen TLS keys and internal CA material threaten Startec.ca trust and operations immediately.
  • Oil-and-gas concentration still matters; U.S. demand exposure cannot offset a major breach.

What makes Startec unique

  • Startec has 50 years building modular gas-processing and refrigeration systems in Calgary.
  • Startec vertically integrates engineering, fabrication, construction, and service across North America.
  • Startec serves energy transition niches: RNG, hydrogen, CO2, helium, and flare capture.

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