4th Class Power Engineer

Sunrise Farms; Surrey; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A poultry processing company in Surrey is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure high efficiency in plant operations. Responsibilities include performing inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, while adhering to safety and quality guidelines. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 education, a 4th class power engineering certificate, and a positive attitude toward learning. Competitive salary at $37.98 per hour, with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Requires mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety inspections as per guidelines.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns and assess repairs quickly.
• Maintain secondary production equipment according to maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Good communication skills

Education

Grade 12 Education

4th class power engineering certificate

Post-secondary education and training

Job description

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long‑standing partnerships with family‑owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Position Summary

To provide the Plant with a high level of maintenance expertise that ensures departmental downtime meets Company objectives efficiently and to carry out equipment and building repairs as required, while adhering to quality, safety and legislative guidelines.

Responsibilities

• You will perform all daily inspections set forth by Technical Safety BC, including monitoring (ammonia) refrigeration plant, hot water systems, waste water plant while adhering to food safety and safety guidelines.
• Call appropriate support companies when required.
• You would assist and support the Maintenance attendants and mechanics with troubleshooting and repairs according to scheduling to minimize downtime and excessive costs.
• Assist and support production and sanitation when required.
• You will respond to all breakdown calls, assess and repair immediately or as quickly as possible, limiting plant/machine downtime.
• Ensure secondary production equipment such as conveyors, dumpsters and simple machines are maintained as per preventative maintenance program.
• You'll require good communication skills with Team Members, Supervisors, Managers, and all plant employees.
• Report all defects, errors in production, machinery which may affect the workplace to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.
• Responsible for completing filing the paperwork, daily work sheets, preventative maintenance logs, finalizing work orders, and other paperwork as required.
• Ensure good housekeeping and maintain a tidy safe work area.
• You will need to be able to carry out building repairs with a high level of concentration and alertness.
• You will have a full understanding of JSA’s, SOP’s and HACCP, BRC or any other food safety compliance’s.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Education.
• 4th class power engineering certificate.
• Post‑secondary education and training, preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

$37.98 - $37.98 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.