Job Title: Refrigeration B Operator/3rd Class Operating Engineer
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Environment: Freezer and Cooler
Salary: $42.25/hr
Job Type: Union role, Part-Time, 16 hours per week
Shifts: 6:30am -2:30pm, Saturdays and Sunday, opportunities to provide coverage for additional shifts and vacation relief.
Shifts: Anticipated vacancy - immediate hire. The current incumbent's retirement is imminent. The successful candidate must be hired as soon as possible to begin training.
Position Summary:
Safely operate ammonia refrigeration plants, monitor temperatures, pressures and conditions to ensure adequate refrigeration for product storage. Perform minor repairs in ammonia plant and facility. Monitor Life Safety systems.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Safely operate ammonia plant as per TSSA regulations.
- Monitor Life safety systems.
- Responsible for attending preventative maintenance schedules for: air compressors and driers; ammonia compressors; refrigerant pumps; condensers; air units; evaporators; and fans.
- Check and inspect condensers, evaporators, and fans.
- Maintain water treatment levels to prevent corrosion to the wet side of equipment.
- Perform minor repairs.
- Check the rooftop HVAC units for proper heating or cooling as required. Replace HVAC rooftop filters and fresh air units. Clean HVAC unit condensers and ammonia condenser tanks.
- Monitor the operation of ammonia condensers and water softeners.
- Perform basic facility maintenance as directed by Chief Engineer.
- Perform basic PM routines for Ammonia plant and facility.
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in an Ammonia Operator or Shift Engineer role, preferably within a warehouse environment.
- Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
- Working knowledge of food plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc. is an asset.
- Basic electrical/mechanical skills for maintenance.
- Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective communication skills to deal with associates and or tenants.
Academic/Education Requirements:
- Certified Refrigeration B or A certificate or 3rd Class Operating Engineer
- Refrigeration Mechanic or Millwright certificate is an asset.
Work Environment:
Frequently exposed to cold conditions, loud noises. Lifting up to 25lbs. The warehouse temperature is +2 Celsius Cooler & -18 Celsius Freezer.
About GoCold Solutions:
GoCold Solutions Inc. provides customized temperature-controlled warehousing, dedicated warehouse leasing, and fully integrated value-added services, including Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL), Transportation, Pick-and-Pack, Reinspection, and Cross-Docking to meet the diversified needs of our customers. GoCold Solutions’ direct operating operations comprise locations in Ontario and Quebec, and along with strategic partnerships, offer a network that spans North America.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We will provide accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process upon request
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $42.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brampton, ON L6T 5H4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- ammonia operator or engineering role: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Refrigeration B or A Certificate (required)
- 3rd Class Operating Engineer Certificate (required)
- Refrigeration Mechanic Certificate (preferred)
- Millwright Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
