Operating Engineer

Winland Foods•Hamilton, ON

49d•$49•Onsite

About The Position

To maintain the safe and efficient operation of powerhouse and plant utility equipment. The incumbent will be a member of a team operating, testing and maintaining boilers, air compressors, pumps and ancillary equipment. There is a requirement to work a flexible work week to enable seven day plant coverage. Some overtime may be required.

Requirements

Licensed Operating Engineer 3rd Class a MUST
3-5 years of experience preferred
Must be dependable, attention to detail, be computer literate, creative, and have planning and organizational skills
Must possess sound judgment and decision-making skills and be able to work under minimal supervision.
Candidate must show initiative and cooperate effectively in a multi-skilled environment.

Nice To Haves

Water/wastewater treatment plant operator certification an asset
Food manufacturing experience an asset
Experience with HVAC systems and non- ammonia cooling systems an asset
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of utility equipment is a key skill
Good verbal and written communication skills are required

Responsibilities

Safely operate steam boilers, compressors and ancillary equipment
Proactively plan and schedule contract maintenance on utility equipment.
Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on steam and utility system components.
Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing teams to ensure all utility and processing equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
Log daily work effort and failure causes for prompt corrective measures to be taken.
Maintain powerhouse equipment records as required for a food processing facility.
Ongoing training on new equipment and maintenance practices is a requirement.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.