Maintenance Technician - Power Engineer

POSITION : Maintenance Technician - Power Engineer

REPORTS TO : Maintenance Manager

SALARY : Compensation commensurate with education and experience

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent - Full Time

LOCATION : Charlottetown, PEI

About us

We provide full-service contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging solutions for gummy natural health products, supporting clients from concept through launch. Operating within a regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Our Maintenance Technicians play a critical role in keeping all components of the production facility and production equipment operating safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role requires shift work. 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights every 2 weeks.

What Success Looks Like

• Production equipment is maintained in safe and efficient working order.

• Preventative maintenance tasks are completed consistently and accurately documented.

• Equipment downtime is minimized through proactive troubleshooting and repair.

• Safety procedures and GMP standards are consistently followed.

• Maintenance work areas remain organized, clean, and compliant.

• Continuous improvement opportunities are identified and supported.

• Safe and efficient operation of the organization’s boiler units through regular operational activities, maintenance, and inspection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment.

• Maintain all types of equipment through a preventative maintenance program and log all details into a CMMS database. (Limble).

• Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

• Read blueprints and sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications.

• Repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools.

• Maintain HVAC systems, water softener systems, chiller units and other utilities.

• Prioritize safety in approach to all work activities.

• Focus on Continuous Improvement to streamline work processes.

• Perform all other maintenance duties as required.

• Ensure the proper operation and functioning of the organization’s boilers and related equipment to provide a safe, healthy and comfortable working environment.

• Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on boilers and related machinery.

• Maintain a logbook of daily activities such as operations, maintenance, test results, instrument or computer interface readings and equipment malfunctions.

• Adjust controls and valves on equipment or computer terminal to regulate boiler operations.

• As a shift power engineer, responsible to conduct required activities outlined in section 22 of the PEI Power Engineers Act Regulations.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as needed to meet business, operational, quality, safety, or regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess 4th class Stationary Engineer Certification as a minimum qualification.

• Experience in a large-scale GMP, meat or food manufacturing or processing environment is preferred.

• Willingness to work set shift schedule including nights, weekends and overtime as required.

• Must be able to wear all required personal protective gear.

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Experience with electrical, HVAC and chiller systems would be considered an asset.

OTHER

Must have authorization to work in Canada

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION (INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO):

This position requires the ability to:

• Stoop, reach, kneel or crouch

• Experience exposure to moving mechanical parts

• Experience exposure to excessive noise and some hazardous materials.

• Lift 25+ pounds overhead

• Turn, bend, reach, pull, and walk

• Stand for extended periods of time; up to 12 hours