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Join Our Team as a Stationary Engineer "B" and Refrigeration Plant Operator!

Company: Apple Valley Foods Inc

Location: Kentville, NS

Salary: $33.70 hourly

Work Term: Permanent

About the Role

Are you a skilled Stationary Engineer with a passion for the food processing industry? Apple Valley Foods Inc is seeking a dedicated and experienced Stationary Engineer "B" and Refrigeration Plant Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our plant systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors.
• Complete and maintain station records, logs, and reports.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and other technical diagrams.
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunctions.
• Assist during routine systems testing and in locating and isolating system problems.
• Help develop operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment.
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repairs.
• Maintain a daily log of operation, maintenance, and safety activities.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to ensure normal operation.
• Operate automated or computerized control systems.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment.
• Write plant or building operation reports.

Work Environment

This position involves working in various environments, including:

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy conditions
• Outdoors

Qualifications

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in a relevant field.
• Certificates: Stationary Engineer 'B' - Refrigeration Plant Operator, Stationary Engineer 3rd Class.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Familiarity with the following is essential:

• Alarms
• Ammonia refrigeration
• Central monitoring systems
• Compressors
• Condensers
• Electronic controls
• HVAC systems
• Heat exchangers
• Indicators
• Low pressure boilers
• Meters
• Pumps
• Switches
• Valves
• Water and waste treatment utilities
• Hand tools

Personal Suitability

• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Work Conditions

• Overtime may be required.
• Physically demanding tasks, including standing for extended periods.
• Weight handling of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Health and Financial Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, vision care benefits.
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, night shift premium, pension plan.

Join Us!

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of Apple Valley Foods Inc, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.