Position Title: Power Engineer Third Class
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Position Location: Grand Falls
Requisition ID: 35943
Extenal Job Posting Grand Falls Complex
McCain Foods (Canada) has an immediate opening for a Temporary Power Engineer. Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the successful applicant will assume duties and responsibilities as provided under the Power Engineers Act and participate in key factory activities.
Responsibilities:
- Shift work required (365 days/year operation).
- Call-in's may be required.
- Operate and troubleshoot steam systems, refrigeration systems, and ancillary equipment such as air compressors, HVACs and more.
- Assist in preventive and predictive maintenance of steam systems, refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment.
- Responsible for the completion of procedures and associated documentation for the area, including established testing and monitoring requirements.
- Maintain a neat work area / perform daily housekeeping duties.
- Provide assistance and support to the maintenance and production departments.
- Perform all additional duties as they are assigned.
- Comply with factory GMP's, Safety, and HACCP Best Operating Procedures.
- Perform minimum of one (1) Safety Interaction per month.
- MDI tasks: Perform daily CIDs (Clean, Inspect, Detect). Perform adjustment when CL (Centrelines) are out of specification. Communicate shift highlights with the next Operator using the Shift Handover. Participate actively to Huddle Board Meetings.
Qualifications:
- Must hold a valid 3rd Class Engineer's Certificate in compliance with the provisions of the Power Engineer's Act of NB or hold a valid 4th Class Engineer's Certificate and be willing to obtain a 3rd Class.
- Experience with both steam and ammonia refrigeration systems is an asset.
- Must have good computer skills (Windows operating system / Microsoft Office / email communication / Control System HMI).
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience with SAP (or other Computerized Maintenance Management System) would be an asset.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be clean shaven.
Applicants must possess a good safety record and demonstrate "safety first" on a continual basis. Selection of employees for promotion is based upon such factors as ability, special training, experience, job performance record, attendance, physical fitness, education, length of service, and involvement in plant leadership programs. Length of service will be the determining factor when all other factors are relatively equal. An evaluation period of 6 month will be used to determine the candidate's suitability to the position.
Posted: April 28th,2025 End: May 5th,2025
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: GF Plant Maintenance
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
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What We Do
The power it has to uplift and bring people, Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $10 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers.
We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.
Why Work With Us
We are working to bring digital tools and data into our processes to drive efficiency, automation and data-driven insights. From connecting our business, enabling our supply chain, supporting our customers, to reinventing agriculture. So if you are a tech expert looking to join a company transforming technology, think of McCain.
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