Power Engineer 4th Class in Acheson, Alberta

Description

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a 4th Class Power Engineer to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here’s the Scoop – Summary:

We are looking for a solution orientated 4th Class Power Engineer to join our team. This position works out of our production facility located in Acheson, Alberta, and reports to the Acting Chief Power Engineer. This position is right for you if you enjoy problem-solving, a high-paced environment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. It goes without saying, this is an integral role.

Location: Acheson, Alberta

Shift: 12 hour shifts, rotating between 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am

Earn: Competitive salary, annual bonus, & many opportunities for career development

Responsibilities:

• Safe and reliable operation of a pressure boiler.

• 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

• 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.

Requirements:

• 4 th Class Power Engineering Certificate valid in the Province of Alberta.

• Minimum two years’ work experience performing repairs in a 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.

• Commitment to promoting and supporting health and safety in the workplace

• Operations run 24/7, with a 4-on/4-off 12-hour shift rotation schedule,

• Overtime as required.

• Requires the ability to physically inspect company equipment, property and assets, including performing basic level welding, brazing, flame cutting and electric arc welding in horizontal position.

• Heavy lifting.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.

• Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company Match (OR Company 401(K) Match Contributions), Donation matching, and available overtime.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs, available on day one.

• Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program

• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.

• Other Perks: Relocation Assistance, Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

From our humble beginnings as a small part of a thriving animal feed manufacturing plant, Champion Petfoods has grown to become one of the world’s most respected and best-loved pet food companies.

We are committed to doing our part to create positive change within our industry and the world at large. From the daily choices we make to the longer-term goals we set, it all adds up. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.