Heavy Equipment Installation
Contractor — BC
Red Seal millwrights for the installation of large industrial equipment — motors, gearboxes, drives, pumps, compressors, and production machinery. Rigging coordination, precision alignment, and commissioning.
Red Seal certified. ISN and Avetta approved. IUOE Local 115. WCB compliant.
Equipment failure requiring urgent replacement? We dispatch around the clock.
Where We Work
Industrial Sectors We Serve
Heavy equipment installation for industrial facilities where precision matters and installation downtime has direct production impact.
Manufacturing Plants
Heavy machinery installation for manufacturing operations — production equipment, presses, machining centres, and processing lines.
Food Processing Facilities
Large-format equipment installation in food processing plants including industrial mixers, separators, processing lines, and refrigeration equipment.
Sawmills & Wood Products
Major equipment installation in sawmills — canter heads, bandmill systems, debarkers, chippers, and large mechanical drive systems.
Mining & Resource Operations
Heavy equipment installation for mining and resource extraction facilities — crushers, conveyors, screening equipment, and drive systems.
Pumping & Utilities
Large pump and compressor installation including foundation preparation, precision alignment, and commissioning to manufacturer specifications.
Port & Terminal Facilities
Heavy equipment installation for port and terminal operations — unloading equipment, conveyor systems, and bulk material handling machinery.
Capabilities
Heavy Equipment Install Scope
From rigging coordination to final alignment — the full mechanical installation scope under one contractor.
Rigging & Positioning
- Coordinated rigging for large and heavy industrial equipment
- Working within facility access constraints and floor load limits
- Equipment skidding, rolling, and crane-assisted positioning
- Coordination with crane operators and rigging contractors
Equipment Installation
- Full mechanical installation of motors, gearboxes, drives, and production equipment
- Foundation anchor bolt installation and grouting
- Equipment mounting, leveling, and structural connections
- Integration with existing mechanical and electrical systems
Precision Alignment
- Shaft and coupling alignment post-install to manufacturer tolerance
- Motor and pump alignment — laser or dial indicator methods
- Drive system alignment and belt tension verification
- Alignment documentation before equipment startup
Gearbox & Drive Systems
- Large gearbox installation and coupling alignment
- Variable frequency drive installation and commissioning
- Sheave and chain drive setup and tensioning
- Lubrication systems setup and initial fill
Pumps & Compressors
- Large pump installation including base preparation and grouting
- Compressor installation and alignment
- Suction and discharge connection coordination
- Post-install alignment and startup support
Access Planning
- Pre-install access route planning for oversized equipment
- Temporary wall or roof opening coordination
- Floor load analysis support for heavy equipment moves
- Sequencing for multi-piece equipment installs
Process
How a Heavy Equipment Install Works
Pre-install planning, coordinated rigging, then mechanical installation and alignment to spec.
Pre-planned, rigged, installed, and aligned to manufacturer specification
Pre-Install Planning
We review drawings, access routes, rigging requirements, and anchor bolt layouts before the equipment arrives on site. No surprises on install day.
Rigging & Placement
Equipment is rigged, moved, and positioned to the installation point. We work within your facility's access constraints and coordinate with crane operators as needed.
Install, Align & Commission
Equipment is mounted, grouted, connected, and aligned to spec. Final alignment is confirmed before the equipment is handed back to operations.
Why Raider — and Why It Matters
Most problems with millwright contractors come down to the same things. Here's what we hear — and what we do differently.
Common Frustrations
- Waiting days for a callback on emergency equipment failures
- Contractors who quote one price and bill another
- Generic tradespeople unfamiliar with industrial tolerances
- Crews that need hand-holding on-site — wasting your maintenance team
- Shops with no WCB or site compliance documentation
How Raider Is Different
- 24/7 emergency response — call and get a real person, not a voicemail
- Red Seal certified millwrights who understand industrial equipment
- Transparent quotes confirmed before work begins — no surprises
- Self-sufficient crews that work around your access windows and production schedule
- WCB compliant, insured, mobile and site-ready from day one
Credentials
Certified & Site-Ready
Credentialed for industrial facility access — documentation ready, no gate delays.
Red Seal Certified
Interprovincial Red Seal certification — the journeyman benchmark for millwright trades across Canada.
WCB Compliant
WorkSafeBC registered and current. Full site compliance documentation available before mobilization.
Fully Insured
Comprehensive liability insurance for on-site industrial work, meeting the requirements of major BC operators.
ISN Approved
ISNetworld prequalified — on the approved vendor lists of major industrial operators across North America.
Avetta Approved
Avetta-verified contractor — the supply chain compliance platform used by major industrial clients to vet contractors.
IUOE Local 115
Unionized millwright trades under IUOE Local 115 — skilled and held to the highest standards of industrial craftsmanship.
Coverage
Service Area
Based in Maple Ridge, we dispatch heavy equipment installation crews throughout Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and BC. Service areas include Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, and Vancouver Island. For major industrial installations, we travel throughout BC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Services
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Get In Touch
Plan Your Equipment Install
Call to scope the installation. We review drawings, access requirements, and rigging needs — and confirm pricing before mobilization.
Call (672) 514-0234Why Raider for Heavy Equipment Installation?
- Red Seal certified millwrights — precise installation to manufacturer spec
- ISN and Avetta approved — no procurement delays
- Pre-install planning to eliminate surprises on installation day
- Rigging coordination included — one point of contact for the scope
- Precision alignment documented before equipment startup
Hours
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM
24/7 Emergency Available
Based In
Maple Ridge, BC
Serving Greater Vancouver & BC
Raider Industrial Services provides Red Seal certified heavy equipment installation across Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and British Columbia. Industrial equipment installation including motors, gearboxes, drives, pumps, compressors, and production machinery for manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, sawmills, and industrial operations in Surrey, Burnaby, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Richmond, North Vancouver, and Vancouver Island. ISN and Avetta approved. IUOE Local 115.