4th Class Power Engineer - Permanent, FT, Day OR Evening/Night (NO ROTATION SHIFT)

Burnbrae Farms Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 101,942,000 - 111,586,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug Plan

Paid vacation

Vision

Job summary

Burnbrae Farms Limited in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with a 4th Class Power Engineer certificate for our 24/7 refrigeration and processing facility. This permanent full-time role offers day or night shifts.

You will inspect, repair and maintain ammonia and Freon refrigeration, HVAC, pumps, valves, and electronic controls, and perform welding/fabrication as needed. 3–5 years of factory experience required; strong troubleshooting and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and 4th Class Power Engineer certificate.
• 3–5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ammonia and Freon refrigeration, water treatment, HVAC systems.
• Ability to work either 6am–2pm or 10pm–6am shifts.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude; safety compliance (BRC).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, install, and maintain refrigeration, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Repair process equipment, plumbing, electrical, and motor controls.
• Monitor and maintain ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems.
• Complete work orders and manage inventory in CMMS.
• Maintain HVAC systems and calibrations; adhere to GMP and safety policies.
• Oversee welding and fabrication tasks; 24/7 plant maintenance.
• Support 6am–2pm or 10pm–6am shifts and overtime as required.

Skills

Maintenance

HVAC

Refrigeration

Electrical

Welding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High school diploma

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

Tools

CMMS

Forklifts

Genies

Pumps

Valves

Electronic controls

Job description

Job Category: Operations Skilled Labour 2

Requisition Number: 4THCL001444

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $37.22 CAD per hour

Locations

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Winnipeg, MB R2C1N1, CAN

Description

Possession of a valid 4 th Class Power Engineer Certificate.

MUST be ABLE to work either a) M-F, 6am-2pm OR b) M-F, 10pm-6am (see job description below for details).

3 to 5 years hands on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

2-3 years’ experience working in aspects of Ammonia and Freon Refrigeration including Water Treatment, Valves, Switches, Pumps, Pneumatic controls, HVAC, Pressure Boilers, Electronic controls, Condensers, Compressors, Alarms, Cooling towers.

Experienced at carrying out repairs on process equipment, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, motor controls, pump seals, and motor bearings.

Experienced at monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing all HVAC systems including calibrations and settings.

Knowledgeable and experienced of pneumatics, hydraulics & electronics.

Experienced at welding and fabricating (would be an asset).

Strong operating knowledge of various types of equipment such as Forklifts, Genies, Floor scrubbers, Skyjacks.

If your answer is “yes” to all those questions, then we want to speak with YOU!!

Who are we?

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation Canadian family-owned company that is operated today by the 4th generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada's leading egg processors with farms, grading stations and processing operations across the country.

Today, Burnbrae has grown into the leading egg processor in Canada, with an attractive consumer brand and value-added products that include Egg Creations!, Simple Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites! and EGGS2go!. We partner with 400 local egg farmers across the country and we operate in five provinces; including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario with 6 farms, 2 distribution centres, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants grading, boiling, cooking and shipping eggs across Canada. With a bright future and ambitious plans, the company continues to grow nation-wide and currently employs over 1700 passionate, dedicated employees.

Term: Permanent, FT, Day OR Evening/Night

Replacement or New Role: New & Replacement

# of position: 2 (1 x Day; 1 x Night)

Location: Onsite

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

DirectReports:0

Shift:

• 6am-2pm (Monday-Friday) x 1
• 10pm-6am (Monday-Friday) x 1

Pay rate: $37.22ph

*Evening Premium: $0.75ph

*Overnight Premium: $1.00ph

Overtime: > 40 hours; > 8 hours per day.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the regular inspection, repair, replacement, installation, adjustment and maintenance of all refrigeration, heating and ventilating equipment for defects and improper operation and make necessary adjustments or repairs within the facility.
• Carrying out repairs on process equipment, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, motor controls, pump seals, and motor bearings.
• Monitoring and maintaining low volume high pressure steam boilers and ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems.
• Responsible for performing regular work orders and account for inventory on a CMMS system.
• Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot and repair all HVAC systems including calibrations and settings.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner compliant to BRC standards. Must understand and adhere to all plant Food/Health and Safety Policies and GMP
• Performs all tasks as per recommended job methods, procedures etc. as well as the preventive maintenance of plant production machines/equipment.
• Oversees installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of machines and equipment are ensure that they function according to specifications.
• Investigates equipment/machine failures and faulty operation and perform required repairs.
• Use power and hand tools and equipment in an efficient manner and maintain them in a clean operating condition.
• Carry out general repairs as required within and the exterior of the facility.
• Carry out welding and fabricating assignments.
• General upkeep and preventative maintenance of the equipment and facility in a 24/7 steam & refrigeration plant.
• Performs and assists on other maintenance duties as required.

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong background in machine maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent analytical and trouble shooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics & electronics.
• Operating knowledge of various types of equipment such as Forklifts, Genies, Floor scrubbers, Skyjacks.
• Must be comfortable with heights and confined spaces.
• Aware of workplace safety regulations.
• Proven ability to be a strong team player as well as working with minimum supervision.
• Applicant must be willing and able to work shift rotations (including days, afternoons, nights and weekends).
• Available to work 10-12 hour shifts and overtime (if required)
• Reliable transportation is required.

Qualification & Experiences:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• Possession of related valid 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate
• 3 to 5 years hands on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous work-related experience in the food industry would be considered an asset.
• 2-3 years’ experience working in aspects of Ammonia and Freon Refrigeration including Water Treatment, Valves, Switches, Pumps, Pneumatic controls, HVAC, Pressure Boilers, Electronic controls, Condensers, Compressors, Alarms, Cooling towers.
• Drug Plan
• Paid vacation
• Vision

Burnbrae Farms’ Vision is to grow into a world-class egg business using the strength of our people to develop leading edge products and processes. Through our commitment to quality, health and innovation, we will provide healthy lifestyle solutions, exceed customer expectations and build highly trusted brands.

We offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.