Clearwater Seafood Limited Partnership is recognized for its consistent quality, wide diversity and reliable delivery of premium wild seafood, including Sea Scallops, Argentine Scallops, Lobster, Arctic Surf Clams, Cold Water Shrimp, Snow Crab and an increasing variety of value-added products. Since it's founding in 1976, Clearwater has invested in science, people, technology, resource ownership and resource management to preserve and grow its sustainable seafood resource. This commitment has allowed Clearwater to remain a leader in the North American seafood industry for almost three decades.
Clearwater's Glace Bay, NS location requires a Maintenance Technician
Purpose of Position:
Assist in all aspects of the day-to-day maintenance and preventive maintenance for the clam and crab operations at Highland Fisheries.
Reporting Structure:
This position reports to: Maintenance Manager
- Perform a wide variety of general plant maintenance repairs and services.
- Maintenance and repair of pumps, hydraulic systems, air compressors, processing and packaging equipment
- Monitor shipments of spare parts and replacement of equipment
- Coordinate special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
- This job requires lifting weights in excess of 40kg and working in tight areas.
- Perform welding and plumbing duties as needed.
- Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place or that may occur.
- Maintain a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
- Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company policies.
- Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled
- Three to Five years experience in a maintenance role would be an asset.
- Knowledge of plumbing, wood working, painting, electricity.
- Basic welding and brazing practices and techniques.
- Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in area of work assigned.
- Ability to operate pallet jack and forklift.
- Experience with a variety of types of equipment i.e., pumps, hydraulics, packaging equipment, conveyors
- Basic Computer skills
- A relevant trade designation i.e., millwright, electrician etc. is an asset.
Key Behavioral Competencies:
- Great communication skills, and team collaboration is necessary.
- Problem solving abilities are a definite must.
- Attention to detail and quality assurance.
- Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy
- Great people skills, approachable, and able to resolve conflict.
- Goal orientated and driven to succeed.