Power Engineer 4th Class/Building Maintenance Associate

Champion Petfoods•Acheson, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Champion Petfoods is looking for a 4th Class Power Engineer/Building Maintenance Associate to join their rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning over 35 years. The Power Engineer, 4th Class is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of a pressure boiler and for generally supporting production operations through timely, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of facility and process equipment. This position is also responsible for performing pre-operational equipment inspections and associated relevant preventative maintenance procedures at their Acheson kitchen. This role reports to the Supervisor, Maintenance.

Requirements

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate valid in the Province of Alberta
Minimum two years’ work experience performing repairs in a food production facility environment
Solid knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and ability to use power and manual tools
Good organizational abilities, including planning and execution skills, with attention to detail in all areas of work
Strong basic mathematical skills and solid basic computer competency
Self-directed, with ability to successfully work independently, and good interpersonal skills with ability to successfully work with diverse groups within a team environment
Effective attention to detail, sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and good interpersonal skills that create ability to work successfully with diverse groups within a team environment
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Able to work well under pressure
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Ability to pass a Drug & Alcohol and Fit-to-Work test up to 50 lbs
Ability to clear a Criminal Record Check and provide references

Nice To Haves

Fall arrest training to be provided by the Company

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment
Support the Kitchen’s production operations through timely, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of facility and process equipment
Perform department PMs, including but not limited to, cleaning, lubricating and completing other routine maintenance work
Safe and reliable operation of a pressure boiler
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment as directed
Troubleshoot machine and production problems by diagnosing defects in equipment through observation of mechanical devices in operation and examining form and texture of product to detect imperfections
Efficiently set up, inspect, and shut down production-related equipment, when required
Competently operate and monitor any mechanical controls on equipment
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges
Develop and maintain good communication practices with Production staff to advise of lead times required to obtain maintenance parts and/or services, and with Maintenance co-workers to promote and support a positive and safe work environment
Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
Comply with all safety training and departmental SOPs, and with all regulations relating to equipment and chemical approvals for a food manufacturing facility
Participate in departmental housekeeping practices, i.e. keeping the maintenance shop and surrounding area clean, as well as metal rack, outside scrap bins, and the welding station, and participate in dismantling and assembling equipment and machines for deep cleaning purposes.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry technologies and codes
Develop and demonstrate awareness and understanding of corporate policies, practices and procedures regarding health and safety and the environment and commit to personal compliance with same
Perform other tasks as required or assigned