Job Description

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a 4th Class Power Engineer/Building Maintenance Associate 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

The Power Engineer, 4th Class is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of a pressure boiler and for generally supporting production operations through timely, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of facility and process equipment. This position is also responsible for performing pre-operational equipment inspections and associated relevant preventative maintenance procedures our Acheson kitchen. This role reports to the Supervisor, Maintenance.

What a typical day looks like:

• Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment
• 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
• Safe and reliable operation of a pressure boiler
• 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

What are we looking for?

• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate valid in the Province of Alberta
• Minimum two years’ work experience performing repairs in a food 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
• Ability to pass a Drug & Alcohol and Fit-to-Work test up to 50 lbs
• Ability to clear a Criminal Record Check and provide references

Working Conditions

• This role is for vacation coverage. The successful candidate is required to cover vacations on days, afternoons and night shift.
• Primary working hours will be 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
• Work environment is in a pet food distribution centre, with exposure to dust, noise, and fluctuating temperatures
• Overtime and Saturdays as required
• Working rotating hours based on the Dupont Schedule
• Must be able to physically inspect company equipment, property, and assets
• Regularly required to work at heights; fall arrest training to be provided by the Company
• Manual dexterity required to perform repairs on various types of equipment, and occasional computer use

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, and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• 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: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

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.

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