Power Engineer - Relief

Power Engineer - Relief

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Job Purpose:

To provide the Plant with a high level of Power Engineering expertise that ensures company objectives are supported, maintenance goals are efficiently and effectively met, departmental downtime goals and preventative maintenance schedules are achieved. To carry out equipment and building repairs as required, while adhering to quality, safety, food safety and legislative standards and guidelines. The incumbent will work 40 hours per week and will provide relief coverage as required to meet operational needs.

Job Functions /Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains stationary mechanical equipment, such as steam boilers and ammonia refrigeration plants.
• Provides utilities, heating and cooling for buildings and industrial processes.
• Reads meters and gauges and/or automatic recording devices at hourly intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and performs immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Overhauls and installs new equipment.
• Records data, such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed temperature or pressure, water levels and chemical levels.
• Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
• Visually inspects equipment on hourly intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders and gauges.
• May perform water titration tests and pour chemical additives such as water softener into treatment tank to prevent scale build up and to clean boiler lines.
• Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift operator's logbook.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Performs routine maintenance work on machinery.
• Generates parts requests to ensure adequate inventory.
• Completes work orders as assigned by Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Supervisor and/or Chief Engineer.
• Performs general housekeeping in the maintenance department and maintains the cleanliness of the shops, etc.
• Operates and maintains effluent treatment plant.
• Pumps and maintains cooking oil storage.
• Performs other duties as required, such as: pumping oil, cooking oil management, regular routine maintenance of effluent treatment plant, etc.
• Has full knowledge of the Emergency Response Plan to deal with all emergencies and security threats in a systematic and organized manner as per Grand River Foods Emergency Response Plan.
• Checks and verifies proper functionality of the Fire Alarm system, also performs the Maintenance checklist when applicable.
• Able to perform repair, replacement, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting in the following items: tubing, fittings and air supply, pressure devices, level switch, temperature sensor, flow meters, regulators and valves, machinery lubrication, alignment of machinery, power drives, identify machine components, water pumps, pneumatic systems, hydraulic system, vacuum systems, fans and blowers, select pipes, valves and fittings, control system (sensor, limit switch, PLC reading input/output feedback), compressors, all filters, belts, bearings, gear box, chains, welding.
• Microsoft Excel: Create spreadsheet, print, etc.
• Microsoft Word: Know how to write a report, create PDFs, attached pictures, format the file, print, etc.
• CMMS System: create work orders, update the system, close work orders, etc
• Email: create and manage emails.

Qualification:

• Must hold a valid 4th Class Power Engineering certification or higher.
• Have 1 to 3 years related experience preferred.
• Able to work flexible shifts (Floater).
• Ability to read blueprints and drawing schematics of machinery.
• Ability to follow OEM specifications and schematics (hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Previous PLC knowledge is an asset.
• Mechanically inclined and have manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Able to pass a fit test mask and TRST supplied by Company.
• Experience in a Food Processing & Cooking Meat Facility is an asset.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Be success-driven and have a "can do" attitude.
• Be able to work independently, as well as being a strong team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a good attendance and safety record.

Tools Required:

• Steel toe/heel rubber boots. Boots must be in good, clean repair and have good tread at all times
• Hairnet, Clean smock, Hearing protection, Rubber gloves, Arm sleeves, Safety hats (when applicable), Safety goggles / glasses
• General tool equipment such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers etc.
• Powered tools such as grinders, saws, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to wet/cold/warm/hot conditions
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Physically demanding (lifting, pushing/pulling, bending)
• Standing/bending/crouching for prolonged periods of time

$37.94 - $37.94 an hour

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.